Lead Pharmacy Technician

Job Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager, performs a wide variety of technical, supervisory and training functions. Supports the distributive processes of the provision of pharmacy services and helps coordinate Pharmacy Workflow. Responsible for technician training program and participates in Pharmacy quality improvement programs to enhance workflow and efficiency.

Job Description

Essential functions
1 - Performs all duties and responsibilities for to Central Pharmacy Medication Dispensing which includes Carousel functionality, inventory adjustments, expiration date tracking and demand picks of floor stock medication. Coordinates workflow with Pharmacy Technician colleagues and responds to changes in demand, acuity and special circumstances to assure quality pharmacy service. Helps coordinate timely delivery of medication to patient care areas in urgent situations.

2 - Confronts and resolves problems occurring in the department including issues related to the distribution, dispensing and procurement of medication and pharmacy supplies. Reports issues to Pharmacy Technician supervisor or Pharmacy Manager when needed.

3 - Recommends appropriate changes to enhance Pharmacy workflow, increase efficiency and decrease expense. Contributes to and supports fiscal management of department resources. Participates in Pharmacy projects when needed to help solve Pharmacy problems or issues.

4 - Maintains good relationship with all pharmacy staff members to facilitate the communication of new policies and procedures. Motivates, directs, coaches, organizes and coordinates technical staff on assigned shift. Provides opportunity for staff input and feedback at huddles. Communicates any issue to the pharmacy technician supervisor or the management team.

5 - Helps develop and train new employees. Helps implement and monitor training programs to ensure all new technicians provide the highest quality of care to South Shore Hospital patients. Documents training and competency of all employees for supervisors review.

6 - Helps evaluates work performance of employees and makes recommendations for hiring, promotion, demotions, training, and other disciplinary actions and suspensions. Participates in annual performance and evaluation process of staff.

7 - Participates in pharmacy programs and policy development. Makes recommendations for improvements and changes to pharmacy policy and procedures.

8 - Helps maintains an orderly, clean and safe work environment. Minimizes work related risks and reports Safety Issues to Manager of Med Safety Officer.

9 - Performs all duties and responsibilities as described in the pharmacy technician job description.

10 - Performs anything else deemed necessary by their supervisor or Pharmacist on duty (other duties required).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Cont.)

1 - Technology and Learning
a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Preferred

High school diploma preferred.
Secondary education preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

4 to 5 years acute care (hospital) pharmacy experience that includes IV admixture, Sterile Hazardous medication compounding and Non-Sterile Hazardous Drug Compounding.

Required Licenses / Registrations

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

Required Certifications -

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician