Pharmacy Technician Coordinator Inpatient- Full Time Days

About the role

Supports the daily activities of the inpatient pharmacy to provide quality patient care and customer service. A positive, patient-centered, team-oriented attitude and will develop and implement ideas to maintain a high level of teamwork and morale.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily activities of the inpatient pharmacy to provide quality patient care and customer service.
• Aid in the development and implementation of the Pharmacy Technician training program.
• Evaluate Pharmacy Technician performance to identify areas of improvement, intervene, and educate to eliminate deficiencies.
• Review pharmacy workflow and suggest potential changes.
• Manage the Pharmacy Technician schedule and make revisions as necessary.
• Assist in daily duties of technicians including reallocation of staff to account for changes in workload or shortages and fill in, when necessary, to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.
• Complete timely annual evaluations for pharmacy technicians.

Requirements

• Proficient or in process of gaining proficiency in all Pharmacy Technician roles, including those of the Pharmacy Technician Specialists.
• Precepts new Pharmacy Technicians and ensures timely completion of all required orientation items.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy Manager to develop, review, and implement training program for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Develop and monitor reports and audits to determine short-comings of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Specialists, and pharmacy operations and provides education, changes, and new initiatives to resolve any identified deficiencies.
• Provide routine feedback to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Specialists regarding attendance; punctuality; professionalism and job performance.
• Inspect and maintain outpatient prescription system.
• Prepare the Pharmacy Technician schedule and make revisions as necessary.
• Assists in daily duties of technicians including reallocation of staff to account for changes in workload or shortages and fill in, when necessary, to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.
• Complete timely annual evaluations for pharmacy technicians.

Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in health care related field required within 18 months of hire. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Certification: Registered as Pharmacy Technician with the NCBOP. Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT).
• Work Experience: 1-year of experience as an inpatient pharmacy technician within the Health System required. Level II or Specialty Pharmacy Technician experience required. Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent guest relations skills.
• Verbal and written skills required.
• Ability to read English.
• Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules.
• Able to grasp new skills and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to read invoices, requisitions, emails, medication labels, paperwork, etc.
• Hearing and speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers, both in-person and via telephone.
• Manual dexterity to operate computer, printer, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending, reaching high places, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling.
• Lift up to 30 pounds for processing shipments.
• Ability to climb flights of stairs.
• Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking required.