Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Emory Healthcare • Atlanta, GA

13d • $32 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor serves as a key member of the local pharmacy leadership team, working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist Leader. This role provides visible, value-driven leadership emphasizing best practices, prioritizing patient safety, and supporting high-value care and optimal patient outcomes across Emory Healthcare. The position involves both leadership and management duties, as well as performing technician duties to support daily operations. Collaboration with technicians and pharmacists is crucial for driving workflow and patient care improvements. The role also ensures quality and regulatory compliance in handling and preparing pharmaceuticals, including hazardous products.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• At least five years experience or three years of related pharmacy experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the GA Board of Pharmacy.
• Current CPhT certification through either PTCB or NHA required.
• Must maintain certification and registration through entire length of employment.
• Requires a proactive approach in developing innovative solutions to improve processes, enhance employee satisfaction, and streamline communication across diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited technician training program preferred.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of pharmacy technician staff, including new hire orientation, onboarding, training, and cross-training.
• Create monthly schedules, manage staffing needs, and secure shift coverage.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by maintaining current technician training and vaccination records.
• Monitor time and attendance, ensuring accurate records and timely payroll submission.
• Support annual goal setting, conduct mid-year and annual performance evaluations, and handle disciplinary actions as needed.
• Perform technician duties under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, including procuring, receiving, preparing, distributing, and disposing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintain an established inventory of drugs and supplies, re-ordering and stocking items to ensure immediate availability.
• Implement appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks to ensure timely and safe patient care.
• Work collaboratively with technicians and pharmacists to gather feedback and drive workflow and patient care improvements.
• Provide organizational and technical support to less experienced technicians and assist in training new personnel.
• Maintain competency and follow departmental, USP, DEA, and FDA guidelines when repackaging and compounding pharmaceutical products.
• Calibrate IV Pumps and other equipment as needed.
• Maintain competency and follow departmental, OSHA, USP, and EPA guidelines to safely and accurately handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous products.
• Correct discrepancies identified by the performance improvement process.
• Monitor proper preparation of pharmaceuticals and compliance with departmental protocol and guidelines for pharmacy operations.

Benefits

• Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
• Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

What This Job Offers

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