Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Inpatient
IHA · Grand Rapids, MI · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Summary
This role performs the day-to-day operations of a hospital pharmacy, assists the manager, and is comfortable troubleshooting problems, has expertise in following regulations regarding compounding and handling of medications, and ideally has experience as a supervisor, lead technician, or peer leader.
What The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor Will Need
- Licensed and Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Three years Pharmacy Tech experience and one year Leadership experience
- Background in information systems
- Bachelors degree preferred
What The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor Will Do
- Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities in a designated Pharmacy, within parameters delegated by the Pharmacy Manager, to assure quality pharmaceutical products and services are delivered to patients.
- Ensures that staff follow proper procedures to assure patients receive the correct drug therapy at the proper time and that appropriate legal records and requirements are maintained.
- Affirms an adequate inventory of all pharmaceuticals and supplies.
- Collaborates with the Pharmacy Manager to develop, write, revise and implement departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
- Communicates and collaborates with staff, management, various departments within Saint Mary’s and outside professionals such as customers, representatives and community pharmacists.
- Interviews vendor representatives for product availability and information.
- Provides input for decisions in the areas of ongoing program development, activities and functions, such as procurement and inventory control, data processing and distributive systems.
- Interviews and recommends candidates for hiring.
- Completes evaluations and recommends merit increases relating to subordinate performance.
- Makes recommendations regarding wages, and/or terminations of subordinates.
- Performs first line coaching, counseling, and discipline of direct reports.
- Schedules work hours of direct reports and models work assignments for staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Generous PTO: Paid holidays plus up to 18 days of Paid Time Off in your first year
- Tuition Reimbursement
Schedule
Full time, 40 hours per week
Monday- Friday, approx.: 10 am -7 pm
Occasionally: first or third shift and weekends if role requires/ to support team