Team Leader Pharmacy Technician

Job Duties may include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Assures personal and departmental compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards including ASHP, HFAP, OSHA, ISBOP, ISDOH, FDA, DEA, USP and EPA.
• Contributes to the quality improvement of the department and /or organization by: Participating on a quality improvement team; Identifying improvement strategies for the department/organization, including potential cost savings.
• Contributes to the performance improvement of the department by: Acting as a resource for students or residents as qualified, and/or training new staff.
• Contributes to the financial development of the department and/or organization.
• Demonstrates immediate oversight and training to technician staff to accomplish the daily operations of the department.
• Operates and maintains Departmental Equipment
• Maintains Departmental Systems and Records
• Participates in inventory of Pharmaceuticals twice annually.
• Participates in department and hospital committees and quality improvement teams
• Provides training/orientation for new employees as needed.
• Coordinates employee schedules as needed.

Leadership Responsibilities/Competencies (50%)

• Models expected behavior for staff.
• Effectively addresses performance management topics (coaching, appraisals, competency, rewards, development & discipline)
• Serves as a working advisor for management issues and staffs as necessary to meet the needs of the department.
• Provides direction and training to staff.
• Coordinates staffing and delegates work assignments appropriately. Prepares work schedules as appropriate.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
• Assists the manager and other leads in operational planning, automation and IT technology, clinical and business reporting, adverse drug event, incident and drug diversion investigations.
• Designations for area of responsibility and accountability will be based upon needs of the department.

JOB Requirements & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Higher education and training is preferred but not required. Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred. Experience with direct supervision preferred but is not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be licensed or qualify for pharmacy technician license in the State of Indiana. Employment is contingent upon eligibility and completion of licensure within 30 days of employment. Requires Certified Pharmacy Technician designation.

Must not have any records or convictions involving any form of chemical dependency, felony, or any adverse actions pending by any Board of Pharmacy.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies and procedures and government regulations. Ability to write and ability to convey clinical notes electronically. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and staff.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages. Ability to interpret graphs. Ability to calculate creatinine clearances and pharmacokinetic/nutrition support dosing calculations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an expansive variety of written and electronic information including but not limited to physician orders, journals, lab values and culture and sensitivity reports

Computer Skills

Ability to enter data electronically, retrieve data, assemble and organize data. Ability to use and analyze data and ability to integrate diverse sources of data.

Other skills, ability or knowledge

• Knowledge of generic and trade pharmaceutical names.
• Knowledge of Latin names, authorized abbreviations and chemical symbols for all common medications.
• Knowledge of metric and apothecary systems of weights and measures.
• Knowledge of medications dosages for infants, children, adult and geriatric patients.
• Considerable initiative and judgment required to evaluate appropriateness and cost effectiveness of drug therapy and to make appropriate recommendations to physicians and health care providers to reach desired patient outcomes.
• Works under limited supervision as well as provides direction to staff to accomplish the daily responsibilities of the department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

X

Reach with hands and arms

X

Climb or balance

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

X

Talk or hear

X

Taste or smell

X

Amount of Time

Weight Lifted

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

X

Up to 25 pounds

X

Up to 50 Pounds

X

Up to 100 pounds

X

More than 100 pounds

X

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Amount of Time

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Exposure to Flammable Liquids

X

Exposure to Solvents

X

Exposure to Hazardous Substances Such as Oncology Medications

X

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mental and Emotional

There are mental and emotional requirements of all position working in a health care setting due to the nature of the services provided. The requirements include: handling multiple priorities, making decisions under pressure, working in close proximity to others and/or in a distracted environment, managing anger/fear/hostility, managing stress appropriately, working with others effectively, and working alone effectively.

Compliance and Regulatory

All employees are required to comply with all laws, regulatory guidelines, and health care policies. This included, but is not limited to: federal, state, and local laws, State Department of Health (ISDH), Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), The Joint Commission, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Deaconess Policies and Procedures.