Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Medication Access

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position supervises the daily activities of the assigned division by monitoring quality control and safety processes, hiring and training of new staff, evaluating performance and scheduling work shifts.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Supervises the daily operations of the assigned division including assigning work, scheduling and monitoring training, ensuring regulatory measures are followed and planning work schedules to maximize patient care and efficiency.

• Oversees human resource activities such as interviewing, hiring, orienting and training, initiate discipline, evaluating performance and verifying payroll.

• Resolves problems, provides support and expedites customer service to patients and hospital departments.

• Monitors the assigned division's safety and quality assurance functions. Initiates and updates training standard operating procedures. Coordinates training activities and assures compliance with training expectations.

• Participates in the development and management of the assigned division budget and jointly forecasts capital, staffing and budgetary needs.

• Perform essential functions of a Technician II.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to enforce the assigned division's written standards of practice, policies and procedures and initiate corrective action as necessary.

• Ability to evaluate job performances to insure assigned division job standards are being maintained and taking action to correct problems.

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holiday shifts.

• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and process.

• Able to prioritize and multi task in a fast paced environment.

• Ability to develop relationships with patients, students and coworkers.

• Have knowledge of HIPPA regulations to insure patient information is guarded and respected.

• Ability to cover open shifts when required.

• Ability to read and interpret reports generated from pharmacy technology to do quality assurance projects.

• Monitors, orders and maintains stock of assigned division supplies and equipment.

• Ability to do minor repairs and monitor pharmacy automation for proper function and needed repairs.

Qualifications

Required

• Must meet all of the requirements of a Technician II.

• Three years of experience in a related area or equivalency, with one of those years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses Required

• Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

• Proficiency in word processing.

• Knowledge of creating and using spreadsheets.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves light work that may exert up to 20 pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. This position involves standing for extended periods of time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

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EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

Online reports may be submitted atoeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 83679
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M-F 8-4:30pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up Hybrid
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH ANC 60P Pharmacy Spec Svcs
Category Pharmacy
Workplace Set Up Hybrid