Pharmacy Technician Supervisor- Full Time 330p-12a

Overview

• Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist Leader, the Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician will coordinate daily pharmacy technician and intern workflow in their respective shift or specialty area.
• Assists with operational support, departmental project, inventory management, and strategic plan initiatives as needed.
• Maintains appropriate medication par levels wholesale vendor.
• Must oversee, train, and assist technicians through the procurement, preparation, packaging, distribution and disposal of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Primarily responsible for the training, monitoring, and troubleshooting of automatic systems and equipment, devices, and IV workflow solutions.
• Supports and monitors routine environmental monitoring, cleaning, disinfection, and decontamination activities and documentation.
• Conducts and ensures routine quality assurance inspections, including the examination of product integrity and expiration.
• Follows and implements Emory Healthcare PLEDGE and care transformational model in all activities and interactions.
• Demonstrates teamwork, recognizes peers, and contributes to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Embraces change in a dynamic work environment.
• Appropriately reports safety concerns and/or forwards opportunities to appropriate pharmacy personnel.
• Manages and oversees all site-specific orientation and training of new pharmacy technicians through the procurement, preparation, packaging, distribution, and disposal of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
• Provides organizational and technical support to less experienced technicians and assists in the training of new personnel.
• Monitors proper preparation of pharmaceuticals and compliance with departmental protocol and guidelines for pharmacy operations.
• May complete and sign off on Orientation Documentation Check Lists as well as may certify IV aseptic and/or cytotoxic technique of other personnel.
• Assigns the work schedule for technicians and amends schedules and assignments as necessary; monitors and directs workflow.
• May assign work to other support staff.
• Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures in accordance with state, federal, and organizational guidelines.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments.
• Completes all required training and competency assessments in a timely fashion.
• Attends and delivers educational in-services as appropriate.
• The Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician will partner with department leadership in the implementation of department-wide pharmacy programs and project education.
• The Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician oversees technician accountability for quality assurance processes to maintain pharmacy operations for their shift, in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• The Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician will assume human resource responsibilities, including but not limited to managing employee scheduling, coaching, feedback and performance appraisals in compliance with departmental standards.
• Will also be responsible for ensuring employee annual competencies are completed in alignment with EHC guidelines.
• esponds timely to customers' needs triaging requests appropriately within the workflow. Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritization of tasks ensuring timely and safe patient care.
• Appropriately reports and reviews safety concerns and/or opportunities to enhance pharmacy services.
• Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices, and developments. Collaborates well with intradepartmental and interdepartmental leadership to achieve strategic initiatives and improve patient safety and care.
• The Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician must proactively manage employee scheduling, performance, and compliance with departmental standards.
• Performs other duties as required.
  Minimum Qualification: High School Diploma or Equivalent Required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred. Successful completion of an ASHP accredited technician training program preferred. At least five years experience or three years of related pharmacy experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). Some supervisory experience preferred. Current CPhT certification through either PTCB or NHA and active Georgia Pharmacy Technician registration. Must maintain certification and registration through entire length of employment. Must be able to demonstrate within the first year full competency in at least 3 primary scheduled areas with a general understanding of all competencies and processes related to that site of work.
  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs.; up to 50% of the work day; 0-20 lbs. up to 50% of the workday; Lifting 50 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
  ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.