Lead Pharmacy Tech

SUMMARY Reports to Pharmacy Supervisor, Oncology and Sterile Compounding or their designee. Under the supervision of a pharmacist and direction of a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician Group Leader coordinates the activities and functions of the pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician specialists on the Oncology and Sterile Compounding team, and pharmacy student interns, collectively referred to as pharmacy technicians. Ensures cleanliness of the clean room environment and that sterile compounding is performed under the supervision of a pharmacist in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory rules and mandates. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensures cleanliness of the clean room environment and that equipment is maintained according to regulations and manufacturer instructions. Ensures daily, weekly, and monthly disinfecting and cleaning are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and rules. Ensures sterile compounding is performed under the supervision of a pharmacist, maintaining compliance with regulatory boards and regulations related to compounding of sterile pharmaceuticals (e.g., Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter Pharmaceutical Compounding – Sterile Preparations, USP Chapter Hazardous Drugs, NIOSH, and The Joint Commission). Provides technical support to streamline operations and maximize efficiency at assigned clean room site. Recommends and implements operational changes in collaboration with the pharmacy technician supervisor. Ensures adequate drug inventory is on hand and stored in compliance with established policies and regulatory mandates. Ensures requisite ancillary supplies are on hand when needed. Supports the pharmacist on duty in guaranteeing security of drug inventory. Provides clerical support to assist with record keeping. Provides input for recruitment, retention, competency assessment, and annual performance appraisal of pharmacy technicians in collaboration with the pharmacy technician supervisor. Orients, trains, and coordinates the work of pharmacy technicians on the team. Participates in development of tools and in‑service training to improve competency levels during orientation of new employees. Ensures pharmacy technicians are aware of and understand new or revised SOPs to maintain ongoing competence. Provides actionable feedback to pharmacy technicians to promote effective teamwork and satisfaction in the workplace. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff to facilitate the flow of operations. Provides timely and accurate communication, written and verbal, regarding continuous quality improvement activities, including goals and objectives related to Oncology and Sterile Compounding services. Participates in continuous quality assurance and improvement activities and medication safety initiatives. Ensures scheduled quality assurance inspections are completed on time. Serves on teams as assigned. Participates in ongoing maintenance of equipment used in preparation or distribution of oncology and sterile compounded products. Ensures routine preventive maintenance of equipment is completed according to standards and on time. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education High school graduate or equivalent required. Completion of one to two years of college preferred. Current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required. Experience Two to three years of progressively responsible related work experience as a pharmacy technician or technician specialist, preferably gained within Brown University Health. Minimum of 1 year of oncology, sterile compounding, and/or investigational drug experience. Must obtain and maintain internal Oncology and Sterile Compounding credentialing within 2 months of hire and at least semi‑annually thereafter. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work may require extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Requires visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer. May require occasional travel between affiliates and sites. INDEPENDENT ACTION Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisory staff when necessary. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None. PAY RANGE $22.04 – $36.37 EEO STATEMENT Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. LOCATION Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 WORK TYPE M‑F 1st shift (6:30–5:30, variable), every 4th weekend, 1 w/e on‑call per month, 1 major/1 minor holiday. #J-18808-Ljbffr