Supervisor, Pharmacy Technician
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the daily workflow of the department. Prepares the daily work schedule for technicians. prepares written performance evaluations of pharmacy technicians and submits them to the director for approval. Serves as a communication liaison with the director of pharmacy, staff pharmacists, and technicians.-Devises and administers the technician test for new applicants, and studies programs and tests for technicians currently employed.
-Participates with the director in interviewing and selecting applicants for technician positions.
-Coordinates the orientation and training of new employees to the technical functions of the assigned areas.
-Develops a training manual for pharmacy technicians and IV technicians and updates it as necessary.
-Coordinates in-service education activities of technical staff.
-Develops task analysis evaluations.
-Distributes and reviews expectations with technicians to ensure that they are aware of the standards to be achieved.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Experience
Pharmacy Technician Experience 3-5 years required
Supervisory Experience 2-3 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to be committed to the observation of aseptic techniques in handling sterile products and equipment, and the maintenance of a stringently clean work area at all times.
Effective leadership, communication, and training skills.
Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical inventory, requisitioning, storage and distribution methods.
Familiar with Federal and state laws regulating pharmacy operations and the reporting of dangerous drugs.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$70,990.40 - $101,202.40/Annual
Grade
7
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