Pharmacy Technician Lead

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

5d•$47 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Lead supports department leaders by functioning as a working lead for Pharmacy Technicians and guiding the day-to-day pharmacy technician operations. Serves as a resource or Subject Matter Expert (SME) for other pharmacy staff and ensures pharmacy technicians have the resources and training necessary to perform their jobs effectively and in compliance with applicable State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Three (3) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
Pharmacy Technician by California Board of Pharmacy
Certified Pharmacy Technician by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Ability to demonstrate PCARES and interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to perform routine mathematical calculations; weighing, measuring and documentation with accuracy.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to proactively use the problem solving process to identify, prevent or resolve departmental problems.
Ability to speak and write effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to work with devices, information systems, automated and technical equipment utilized in pharmacy.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area.
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
Knowledge of methods and procedures involved in proper handling and storing of pharmaceutical supplies.

Responsibilities

Serves as Subject Matter Expert, create/modify training documents and draft/modify department standard operating procedures (SOP) under the guidance of supervisor(s) and/or manager(s) for assigned pharmacy area
Provides and assists training, and coordinates training schedules in collaborations with department management for assigned pharmacy area
Monitors daily workload and assists pharmacists and/or pharmacy management in organizing, directing, prioritizing and triaging workflow to meet required schedules and production requirements in assigned pharmacy areas
Provides actionable feedback to employees to assure departmental policies/standards are being followed, and promote effective teamwork in the workplace in consultation with Pharmacy management
Identifies opportunities and make recommendations to department management for improvement of workflow processes, operating systems, training programs, reference materials, and quality initiatives that enhance patient safety
Performs audits for compliance
Coaches and mentors pharmacy technicians and interns.
Provides input on performance of pharmacy technicians to pharmacy management for annual performance review.
Performs all duties of pharmacy technicians as required.