Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•$70,990 - $101,202•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the daily workflow of the department. Prepares the daily work schedule for technicians. Prepares written performance evaluations of pharmacy technicians and submits them to the director for approval. Serves as a communication liaison with the director of pharmacy, staff pharmacists, and technicians. Devises and administers the technician test for new applicants, and studies programs and tests for technicians currently employed. Participates with the director in interviewing and selecting applicants for technician positions. Coordinates the orientation and training of new employees to the technical functions of the assigned areas. Develops a training manual for pharmacy technicians and IV technicians and updates it as necessary. Coordinates in-service education activities of technical staff. Develops task analysis evaluations. Distributes and reviews expectations with technicians to ensure that they are aware of the standards to be achieved.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Pharmacy Technician Experience 3-5 years required
Ability to be committed to the observation of aseptic techniques in handling sterile products and equipment, and the maintenance of a stringently clean work area at all times.
Effective leadership, communication, and training skills.
Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical inventory, requisitioning, storage and distribution methods.
Familiar with Federal and state laws regulating pharmacy operations and the reporting of dangerous drugs.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory Experience 2-3 years preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing the daily workflow of the department.
Prepares the daily work schedule for technicians.
Prepares written performance evaluations of pharmacy technicians and submits them to the director for approval.
Serves as a communication liaison with the director of pharmacy, staff pharmacists, and technicians.
Devises and administers the technician test for new applicants, and studies programs and tests for technicians currently employed.
Participates with the director in interviewing and selecting applicants for technician positions.
Coordinates the orientation and training of new employees to the technical functions of the assigned areas.
Develops a training manual for pharmacy technicians and IV technicians and updates it as necessary.
Coordinates in-service education activities of technical staff.
Develops task analysis evaluations.
Distributes and reviews expectations with technicians to ensure that they are aware of the standards to be achieved.