Supervisory Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Veterans Health Administration • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor will spend at least 25% of their time performing supervisory functions. The Technician Supervisor will also be responsible for inventory management, database maintenance, maintenance and care of automation equipment and adherence to operational, regulatory, and quality assurance standards. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - IP functions within any area of the inpatient or outpatient pharmacy, vault, clean room, clinic, procedural area, operating room, and inpatient wards both within the facility and off-site locations. Duties include but are not limited to: Pharmacy Operations, Supervisory Activities, Education, and Program Management.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• Required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• One year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-08).
• Must pass a national certification exam and hold an active national certification through either: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) OR National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT).
• Expert knowledge serving as a key resource advising others in their particular specialty area or section of the pharmacy (such as procurement, sterile compounding (USP compounding standards), controlled substances DEA, automation, clinical pharmacy, lead tech, contact center, etc.).
• Skill in analyzing data for self-driven (independent) performance improvement projects, workload analysis and statistical reports.
• Skill in solving problems and implementing corrective actions to maximize outcomes in their program area.
• Ability to maintain special accreditations and prepare for national reviews/inspections (e.g., The Joint Commission, Inspector General, American Society of Health System Pharmacists®, controlled substance inspections).
• Ability to develop training programs and material for orientation, competency development and educational needs for regulatory requirements within the specialized pharmacy program area.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships in dealing with employees, team leaders and managers.
• Ability to utilize staffing methodology principles to determine adequate staffing to coordinate and manage workflow and work activities within pharmacy.
• Supervisory pharmacy technicians are responsible for management and supervision of at least three GS-08 pharmacy technicians.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess the driving skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely in various weather and traffic conditions.
• Must meet the requirements set forth in VA Handbook 5019 for incidental drivers.

Nice To Haves

• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory functions for at least 25% of their time.
• Responsible for inventory management.
• Responsible for database maintenance.
• Responsible for maintenance and care of automation equipment.
• Ensure adherence to operational, regulatory, and quality assurance standards.
• Maintain competence in compounded sterile preparations and compounded hazardous medications.
• Maintain competence in all operational aspects of pharmacy service including specialty equipment and materials, automation, distribution, labeling, packaging, dispensing documentation, controlled substance accountability, procurement, and inventory management.
• Ensure databases are updated with new or outdated products.
• Troubleshoot in the event of equipment or associated software malfunction, work with vendors and internal services to solve problems.
• Maintain ordering officer designations and knowledge of VA formulary and VA contractual requirements for procurement; order medications and supplies to meet anticipated patient care requirements; manage drug shortages and avoid waste.
• Serve as a backup for all department procurement activities.
• Perform all annual inventory functions in the inpatient pharmacy.
• Train, schedule, and supervise all pharmacy technicians and students, ensure all pharmacy policies and procedures are followed and maximize efficiency.
• Perform all performance appraisals for technical staff.
• Train pharmacists and technicians on new equipment and processes.
• Demonstrate skill at using both written and verbal communication techniques in teaching others.
• Assist in new employee orientation, competency assessments, and mentoring as required.
• Serve on department or medical center committees as requested.
• Adhere to all medical center and department policies and procedures.
• Manage information security within areas of responsibility to ensure that computer system security and confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained, and that employee access to sensitive information is limited only to that which the employee requires to perform their duties.
• Report and address violations of information security.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and regular salary increases
• 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed