Pharmacy Lead Technician - Infusion
About The Position
Under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with other technicians, prepares unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients. Makes scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients. Assist pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system. Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients. Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team. Serves as functional and technical expert in each area or specialty. Leads and directs technical activities in that specialized area. Lead Pharmacy Technician acts as a positive role model for all technicians and acts in an encouraging manor conducive to the hospital, department and administration's visions and values. Lead Pharmacy Technician assists and or lead with productivity management, training, mentoring of new staff, special projects, and committee meetings. Lead Pharmacy Technician complies with all hospital and department rules, regulations and requirements. This position performs all duties of a Pharmacy Technician Senior, in addition to coordinating daily workflow, daily assignments and providing overall support to the operation of the department. The Lead provides all quality assessment and audit activities for the Pharmacy area. This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include leading the preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, keeping appropriate records and documentation, and submitting patient charges/credits. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers and at times assists in the implementation of such. Aids in assessing Pharmacy Technicians’ performance for annual appraisals, as well as orienting new staff to the Pharmacy area. The Lead may cover additional Manager responsibilities, as necessary, in the Manager's absence, or should a vacancy occur.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Certified Pharmacy Technician.
- 4 years of relevant experience required.
Nice To Haves
- 6 or more years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares unit dose and intravenous medications for dispensing to patients.
- Makes scheduled deliveries to appointed nursing units to deliver medications to patients.
- Assist pharmacists with medication order entry into the pharmacy computer system.
- Maintains stock levels of medications to avoid delays in service to patients.
- Demonstrates ability to work as a member of a team.
- Serves as functional and technical expert in each area or specialty.
- Leads and directs technical activities in that specialized area.
- Acts as a positive role model for all technicians and acts in an encouraging manor conducive to the hospital, department and administration's visions and values.
- Assists and or lead with productivity management, training, mentoring of new staff, special projects, and committee meetings.
- Complies with all hospital and department rules, regulations and requirements.
- Coordinating daily workflow, daily assignments and providing overall support to the operation of the department.
- Provides all quality assessment and audit activities for the Pharmacy area.
- Assists the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff.
- Leads the preparation and packaging of medications, distribution of medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, keeping appropriate records and documentation, and submitting patient charges/credits.
- Supporting initiatives of area supervisors and managers and at times assists in the implementation of such.
- Aids in assessing Pharmacy Technicians’ performance for annual appraisals, as well as orienting new staff to the Pharmacy area.
- May cover additional Manager responsibilities, as necessary, in the Manager's absence, or should a vacancy occur.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
- Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
- State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
