PHARMACY TECH LEAD - Night Shift

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

1d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician IV supports pharmacy operations, assists pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care, and oversees functions such as medication distribution, sterile preparation, and inventory control. The Certified Pharmacy Technician IV works under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist to provide services to Pharmacy customers. The Pharmacy Technician IV supports the Pharmacist in providing Pharmaceutical Care. The main areas of responsibility include the listed lead responsibilities over one or more of the following areas: Medication Distribution, Sterile Product Preparation, Inventory Control, Medication Assistance Program coordinator, Retail Pharmacy.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmacy experience required.
• Registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certified Board Certification relevant to work area is required within 6 months of hire.
• Must be able to maintain familiarity with a large number (1000-2000) of medications and focused on attention to detail/accuracy.
• Must be customer service oriented.
• Requires knowledge and use of general office equipment and procedures, including computer/keyboard.
• Must be able to solve simple mathematical and logistical problems in the work environment.
• Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

• CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - HOSPITAL SIGN-ON BONUS for new hires up to $12,500
• Career Ladder for growth
• MUST HAVE OR BE READY TO OBTAIN VA REGISTRY

Responsibilities

• Assists with directing and supporting technician's daily work flow
• Orients and trains staff on responsibilities and work flow
• Provides input for and assists with technician performance improvement discussions
• Provides input for disciplinary actions
• Provides input for staff performance appraisals
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of technician work schedule
• Provides support and troubleshooting to all staff members (CMC, Community Pharmacy):
• Liaison between Pharmacy Department, Nursing Units, and other hospital departments; delivering medications, intravenous solutions, supplies, and devices
• Establishes productivity indicators, service standards, benchmarks, and inventory turns for senior management (Retail):
• Supervises delivering medications to patients at other locations and deposits to the bank.
• Ensures that technicians place orders to wholesalers and manufacturers, and processes items received to assure correctness of product, price, and storage.
• Ensures technicians maintain optimal medication, IV, and supply inventories by using effective inventory and group purchasing practices.
• Ensures that returns to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or returns to company all recalled, out of date, and overstocked medications.
• Ensures that technicians maintain records of medications and supplies borrowed or loaned and keeps accounts current.
• Compiles monthly and annual statistics
• Processes invoices for payment and provide expense information to manager monthly
• Coordinates any volunteer activities in the program
• Meet with manufacturer representatives for updates as needed
• Completes grant applications and writes grant reports to maintain funds to support the MAP program
• Submits grant reports to the granting organization as required and on time
• Schedules and coordinates appointments and meetings, maintaining a calendar of activity for the department
• Compiles data (i.e. payroll, attendance, DUE, PI, QA), prepares reports, composes correspondence, types documents, and distributes them to the appropriate individuals
• Reviews, sorts, and files a variety of materials, including confidential information
• Maintains departmental records, files, notebooks, and references
• Handles departmental mail and correspondence
• Receives and screens incoming telephone calls; and makes appropriate referrals to staff or departments
• Greets and assists visitors

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED