Pharmacy Tech Supervisor - Hospital Pharmacy

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Assumes the responsibility for the day-to-day operations, including assisting with all aspects and procedures relating to the procurement, preparation, distribution, audit/accountability, inventory, and/or record-keeping, of a pharmacy service or operation. Assists the pharmacist(s) in performing a variety of technical duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients, including unique tasks consistent with technician certification status requirement. All responsibilities are carried out under the supervision of a pharmacist. Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and guidelines of the Joint Commission. Leadership-related duties: In conjunction with the operations supervisor(s) and manager, this position will provide pharmaceutical care by managing the distributional, educational, informational, and operational functions of the pharmacy department, with a specific focus on technician leadership. The person in this role will collaboratively oversee all aspects of technician positions, including but not limited to recruitment, training, initial and annual competencies, workflow, scheduling, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance reviews. Serves as a resource for Pyxis equipment, and act as an educator to the professional staff. This position is also responsible for the oversight of monthly rounding on the units (unit inspections). In conjunction with the IV room operations supervisor, the Technician Supervisor will be responsible for USP 795, 797, and 800 compliances, assess technician competencies of basic operational functions (i.e. unit dose, IV compounding, etc.), and assist the operations manager and supervisor(s) with designing the future direction of pharmacy workflow.

Requirements

Graduate of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program required.
Five (5) years pharmacy-related experience.
Current registration or eligible for registration, with SC Board of Pharmacy as a state certified pharmacy technician (certified technicians will have passed the National Technician Certification Board exam or a SC Board of Pharmacy approved exam AND must maintain current certification status).
State certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology
Mathematical skills
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in team situations
Ability to handle urgent, stressful situations
Corporate and departmental mandatory training required annually
Knowledge of National, State, and corporate regulations and standards
Must complete departmental training for specialized duties.
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Organizational and planning skills.
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business- or clinically related field of study preferred.
Previous leadership experience preferred.
Hospital-based, pharmacy-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises, troubleshoots, and participates in all aspects of pharmacy operations when needed.
Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders and checks another technician's refill of medications or repackaging of medications from bulk to unit dose under pharmacist supervision.
Serves as a resource for automated dispensing equipment and acts as an educator to the professional staff when needed.
Evaluates all activities associated with pharmacy operations, assesses situational or problem occurrences, research additional information (if necessary), performs an analysis of the information gathered, and makes an appropriate, informed recommendation for improvement.
Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and maintaining training materials for pharmacists, technicians, and interdepartmental colleagues, as applicable.
Provides education, training, and maintenance of all required documentation for departmental team members and students regarding unique aspects of pharmacy service or operation.
Supervises all aspects of technician positions, including, but not limited to recruitment, training, initial and annual competencies, workflow, scheduling, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance reviews.
Oversees the process for technician monthly rounding on the units (i.e. unit inspections).
Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.