Supervisor Pharmacy Tech, Varies Shift, Inpatient Pharmacy
- Req. Number: 10118
- Address: 7700 University Dr
- City, State: West Chester, OH
- Job Type: Full time
- Posted Date: 10/26/2023
Job Description
Location: West Chester Hospital
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly
Shift: Varies Shift
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure, manage, develop and plan the nonprofessional operations of the departmental services and programs. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervising pharmacy technician operations and ensuring that pharmacy technicians provide safe and timely services on a daily basis. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor provides support to pharmacists, physicians, patients, clinical pharmacy specialists/practitioners and managers.
Responsibilities
Supervise, coordinate, and direct operational activities within the area of responsibility:
Ensure team members remain competent in all technical areas
Authenticate that all technical staff obtain and maintain certifications and/or licensures as required by state and federal law and/or UC Health policy
Assists in the resolution of problems relating to drug distribution/procurement as identified and/or referred from patients, pharmacy management, nurses, and others.
Assign staffing responsibilities; assist in scheduling of staff department wide
Prepare and maintain technician schedule. Update as necessary
Assist in development and implementation of policies/procedures or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to area of responsibility
Develop, prepare, and maintain work/activity data and summary reports for compliance
Supervise and direct human resource activities within the area of responsibility:
Interview and recommend selected applicants for employment
Assist in personnel orientation, training, and development
Fosters a team environment by providing continuous feedback during orientation and training of new team members
Evaluate personnel and give continuous feedback for technical team members
Provide corrective action counseling or recognition, as appropriate
Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department:
Reviews the performance of direct reports
Establishes productive, collaborative relationships with team members
Participate in department and hospital continuous quality improvement processes
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy Services:
Works cooperatively with all team members; voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner
Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection-prevention; complies with all applicable federal/state/local laws, rules, and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy
Maintains competence required for current job title/position:
Meaningfully contributes to assigned meetings
Sustains professional competence and promotes development of self and others through participation in committees, workshops, seminars, and professional organizations
Completes all assigned competencies/skills assessments within the expected timeframe
Ensures that the pharmacy meets or exceeds all accreditation standards (CMS, TJC, URAC, etc.) and other standards related to pharmacy:
Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection-prevention;
Complies with all applicable federal/state/local laws, rules, and regulations
Qualifications
Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Health Administration or Public Health (MHA or MPH). | Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Current certified technician certificate. Registration and certification throughout their employment with the UC Health Pharmacy Department. | Minimum Required: 5 Years equivalent experience.
Location: West Chester Hospital
Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
Hours: Full-Time, 40 Hours/Weekly
Shift: Varies Shift
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.
UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure, manage, develop and plan the nonprofessional operations of the departmental services and programs. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervising pharmacy technician operations and ensuring that pharmacy technicians provide safe and timely services on a daily basis. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor provides support to pharmacists, physicians, patients, clinical pharmacy specialists/practitioners and managers.
Responsibilities
Supervise, coordinate, and direct operational activities within the area of responsibility:
Ensure team members remain competent in all technical areas
Authenticate that all technical staff obtain and maintain certifications and/or licensures as required by state and federal law and/or UC Health policy
Assists in the resolution of problems relating to drug distribution/procurement as identified and/or referred from patients, pharmacy management, nurses, and others.
Assign staffing responsibilities; assist in scheduling of staff department wide
Prepare and maintain technician schedule. Update as necessary
Assist in development and implementation of policies/procedures or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) relating to area of responsibility
Develop, prepare, and maintain work/activity data and summary reports for compliance
Supervise and direct human resource activities within the area of responsibility:
Interview and recommend selected applicants for employment
Assist in personnel orientation, training, and development
Fosters a team environment by providing continuous feedback during orientation and training of new team members
Evaluate personnel and give continuous feedback for technical team members
Provide corrective action counseling or recognition, as appropriate
Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department:
Reviews the performance of direct reports
Establishes productive, collaborative relationships with team members
Participate in department and hospital continuous quality improvement processes
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy Services:
Works cooperatively with all team members; voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner
Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection-prevention; complies with all applicable federal/state/local laws, rules, and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy
Maintains competence required for current job title/position:
Meaningfully contributes to assigned meetings
Sustains professional competence and promotes development of self and others through participation in committees, workshops, seminars, and professional organizations
Completes all assigned competencies/skills assessments within the expected timeframe
Ensures that the pharmacy meets or exceeds all accreditation standards (CMS, TJC, URAC, etc.) and other standards related to pharmacy:
Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection-prevention;
Complies with all applicable federal/state/local laws, rules, and regulations
Qualifications
Minimum Required: High School Diploma or GED. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Health Administration or Public Health (MHA or MPH). | Current pharmacy technician registration by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy. Current certified technician certificate. Registration and certification throughout their employment with the UC Health Pharmacy Department. | Minimum Required: 5 Years equivalent experience.
