Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Infusion

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor designs, develops, and implements workflows for their area of pharmacy operations. Working with the VP and Chief Pharmacy Officer, managers, leads, and staff, the Supervisor follows pharmacy department standard operating procedures and manages daily operations. The role requires independent, efficient, and organized work while supporting the department and directly reporting staff. This is a full-time position based at Fred Hutch’s South Lake Union Campus. The regular schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with periodic evening and weekend shifts depending on clinical need. Employment is conditional on successfully completing the pharmacy department’s pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Five years of pharmacy practice experience, including at least three years in a health-system pharmacy practice setting or functional area the position will supervise.
At least one year of prior leadership experience.
State of Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Ability to provide clear direction and feedback to team members.
Ability to work independently and problem-solve using available resources.
Ability to communicate politely and appropriately with other health care professionals.
Ability to maintain strict patient-confidentiality standards.
Must successfully complete and pass the required pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day pharmacy workflows.
Design, improve, and operationalize workflows proactively.
Delegate projects and responsibilities to the Lead Pharmacy Technician or other technicians as appropriate.
Assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager with operational issues requiring coordination across pharmacy teams.
Coordinate and lead daily huddles, staff meetings, and project workgroup meetings.
Contact outside departments to resolve issues related to pharmacy processes.
Review patient safety events.
Participate in organizational and departmental process-improvement initiatives and provide leadership for the team.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures.
Manage hiring and recruitment for pharmacy personnel as applicable to the department.
Ensure appropriate staff scheduling and staffing levels, including compliance with departmental and organizational leave policies.
Ensure the accuracy of timesheets and other administrative records as applicable.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback.
Manage staff development, new-employee orientation, ongoing competency evaluations, and training on national quality assurance standards and regulations in coordination with management team members.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned.