lead pharmacy technician

JOB SUMMARY

• The Lead Pharmacy Technician performs, under supervision, a variety of technical duties related to the preparing and dispensed of drugs according to standard procedures. In conjunction with the Pharmacy Manager, takes a leadership role among the pharmacy technicians in training and maintaining drug inventory in the pharmacy department.

JOB DUTIES

The pharmacy lead technician may work only under the direct, immediate, personal supervision of a pharmacist when performing technician responsibilities and independently on clerical and statistical functions. The following are typical essential duties to be performed by the pharmacy lead technician in the hospital:

• Carry containers of medicine in and around the hospital.
• Count and fill different forms of medicine for pharmacist verification prior to dispensing.
• Type, print, or generate labels from the computer.
• Maintain and file records which are related to the practice of pharmacy and annual educational competencies.
• Reconstitute and prepare IV admixtures, parenteral products and other medications for pharmacist check and verification.
• Count and prepare drugs for automated dispensing cabinet restock after pharmacist verification.
• Must be aware of the limits of pharmacy technician authority and understand that only the pharmacist may accept or transcribe oral or telephoned medication orders. Must understand pharmacy law pertaining to technician duties requiring that a technician may not enter or be in the pharmacy if a licensed pharmacist is not also present, perform any act within the practice of pharmacy that involves discretion or independent professional judgment; or perform a duty until the technician has been trained and the duty has been specified in orientation or policy.
• Assist the pharmacy manager or pharmacy supervisors in the preparation of statistical information and auditing waste, discrepancies, and usage for the automated dispensing machines (Omnicells) and within the 340b program.
• Assist the pharmacy manager or pharmacy supervisors in creating and updating technician schedules
• Assist in the maintenance of required quality assurance, legal and fiscal responsibility documentation.
• Assists in the training of new pharmacy technician hires and education of pharmacy staff on new medications, procedures, and safety protocols
• Assists with media fill testing in conjugation with the pharmacy manager and supervisors
• Prepare tables and various forms in Word or Excel format for distribution
• Assist manager in design of physical layout of the department and the management of drug inventory.
• Review and maintain records pertinent for compliance and licensing surveyors.
• Other clerical and staffing tasks as assigned by the pharmacy manager or pharmacy supervisor
• Completes at least 1 patient safety initiative or 1 quality improvement project within the pharmacy department approved by the pharmacy manager
• Staffs as necessary in the department based on scheduling needs

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• The position requires a high school education and previous experience.
• Knowledge and ability to perform basic mathematics is required.
• Good communication skills will also be required for retention as well as extreme attention to details.
• Basic secretarial skills are desirable, including familiarity or ability to learn Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Access). On the job training will include; Familiarization with the inner workings of pharmacy management.
• Reporting functions of Meditech and related software programs.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification
• The pharmacy technician must have a current (or in the process of obtaining), valid license as a registered pharmacy technician in the state of Pennsylvania
• Knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique, principles of drug distribution and good communication skills will also be required for retention.
• Familiarization with pharmacy stock and distribution procedures.
• Drug nomenclature.
• Dosage calculations.
• Commonly used drugs names.
• Uses of medications and the ability to read a prescription.
• Experience in IV admixture including use of syringes.
• Stroke education is required. Refer to Administrative Policy A-148 for specific education requirements.

Shift Coverage:

• First shift
• Monday through Friday
• No holidays
• Technician may be asked to help with coverage on weekends, holidays, or off-shifts depending on departmental needs

Required

• 3 year(s): Pharmacy work experience

Required

• Pharmacy Technician

Preferred

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Preferred

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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