Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Inpatient

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

31d

About The Position

This role performs the the day-to-day operations of a hospital pharmacy, assists the manager, and is comfortable troubleshooting problems, has expertise in following regulations regarding compounding and handling of medications, and ideally has experience as a supervisor, lead technician, or peer leader.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business or Science desirable.
• Licensed and Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Two to three years previous supervisory experience in pharmacy operations.
• Completion of SMHC Essential Skills for New Leaders and Foundations in Leadership or equivalent experience and external development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities in a designated Pharmacy, within parameters delegated by the Pharmacy Manager, to assure quality pharmaceutical products and services are delivered to patients.
• Ensures that staff follow proper procedures to assure patients receive the correct drug therapy at the proper time and that appropriate legal records and requirements are maintained.
• Assures an adequate inventory of all pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Collaborates with the Pharmacy Manager to develop, write, revise and implement departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff, management, various departments within Saint Mary’s and outside professionals such as customers, representatives and community pharmacists.
• Interviews vendor representatives for product availability and information.
• Provides input for decisions in the areas of ongoing program development, activities and functions, such as procurement and inventory control, data processing and distributive systems.
• Interviews and recommends candidates for hiring.
• Completes evaluations and recommends merit increases relating to subordinate performance.
• Makes recommendations regarding wages, and/or terminations of subordinates.
• Performs first line coaching, counseling, and discipline of direct reports.
• Schedules work hours of direct reports and models work assignments for staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid holidays plus up to 18 days of Paid Time Off in your first year.
• Structured Technician advancement pathways and ongoing professional development.
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees