Pharmacy Tech Supervisor - Hospital Pharmacy

Prisma HealthGreenville, South Carolina

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assumes the responsibility for the day-to-day operations, including assisting with all aspects and procedures relating to the procurement, preparation, distribution, audit/accountability, inventory, and/or record-keeping, of a pharmacy service or operation. Assists the pharmacist(s) in performing a variety of technical duties related to the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients, including unique tasks consistent with technician certification status requirement. All responsibilities are carried out under the supervision of a pharmacist. Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and guidelines of the Joint Commission. Leadership-related duties: In conjunction with the operations supervisor(s) and manager, this position will provide pharmaceutical care by managing the distributional, educational, informational, and operational functions of the pharmacy department, with a specific focus on technician leadership. The person in this role will collaboratively oversee all aspects of technician positions, including but not limited to recruitment, training, initial and annual competencies, workflow, scheduling, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance reviews. Serves as a resource for Pyxis equipment, and act as an educator to the professional staff. This position is also responsible for the oversight of monthly rounding on the units (unit inspections). In conjunction with the IV room operations supervisor, the Technician Supervisor will be responsible for USP 795, 797, and 800 compliances, assess technician competencies of basic operational functions (i.e. unit dose, IV compounding, etc.), and assist the operations manager and supervisor(s) with designing the future direction of pharmacy workflow.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference
Exhibits professional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills when interacting with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and interdepartmental colleagues.
Supervises, troubleshoots, and participates in all aspects of pharmacy operations when needed. This includes, but is not limited to obtaining supplies, preparing labels for UD and IV medication orders, performing calculations, and compounding aliquot doses under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Complies with laws and regulations of appropriate state and federal agencies and guidelines of the Joint Commission.
Distributes and/or transports medications to appropriate patient care areas in a timely manner and under a pharmacist's supervision.
Receives and/or initiates verbal medication orders and checks another technician's refill of medications or repackaging of medications from bulk to unit dose under pharmacist supervision.
Serves as a resource for automated dispensing equipment and acts as an educator to the professional staff when needed.
Evaluates all activities associated with pharmacy operations, assesses situational or problem occurrences, research additional information (if necessary), performs an analysis of the information gathered, and makes an appropriate, informed recommendation for improvement.
Responsible for planning, developing, organizing, and maintaining training materials for pharmacists, technicians, and interdepartmental colleagues, as applicable.
Provides education, training, and maintenance of all required documentation for departmental team members and students regarding unique aspects of pharmacy service or operation. This includes but is not limited to initial and annual competencies; compliance with USP 795, USP 797, and USP 800 regulations; and basic operational functions (i.e. unit dose, IV compounding, etc.).
Supervises all aspects of technician positions, including, but not limited to recruitment, training, initial and annual competencies, workflow, scheduling, conflict resolution, corrective action, and performance reviews. Oversees the process for technician monthly rounding on the units (i.e. unit inspections).
Serves as a good steward of the institution's resources, including time on the job.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a supervisor job which may have direct supervision of team members which may include hire/termination authority, disciplinary authority, and performance management responsibilities. May have budget input or responsibilities. Job is not considered a member of management staff.

Minimum Requirements

Education- Graduate of an ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training program required. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a business- or clinically related field of study preferred.
Experience- Five (5) years pharmacy-related experience. Previous leadership experience preferred. Hospital-based, pharmacy-related experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Current registration or eligible for registration, with SC Board of Pharmacy as a state certified pharmacy technician (certified technicians will have passed the National Technician Certification Board exam or a SC Board of Pharmacy approved exam AND must maintain current certification status). State certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology
Mathematical skills
Problem-solving abilities
Ability to work in team situations
Ability to handle urgent, stressful situations
Ability to Corporate and departmental mandatory training required annually:
Knowledge of National, State, and corporate regulations and standards
Must complete departmental training for specialized duties.
Leadership skills
Communication skills
Organizational and planning skills.
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Hospital

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10087300 Pharmacy

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