Pharmacy Technician Coordinator - Pediatric Clinic

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Organization:

MCC Rx Services

Job Summary:

Provides expert leadership in assisting the Pharmacy Manager/Supervisor or designee to train and coordinate the efforts of a group of pharmacy technicians into an efficient support team. Assigns and coordinates the work schedule for a large group of technicians. Monitors technician activities to support compliance to hospital and department policies and procedures. Participates in interviews with pharmacy technician candidates and selection. Participates in coordination of orientation and training of new pharmacy technicians as well as the ongoing training for new processes or procedures. Participates in the performance assessment of staff in assigned areas. Under the direction of pharmacy management, coordinates data collection and analysis of quality, efficiency, and service data for a designated pharmacy area or areas and takes corrective action, if applicable.

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Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Coordinator to join our Clinic Pharmacy team!

Position Highlights

• Clinic hours are 6:30am – 5:00pm weekdays and 7:00am – 3:30pm weekends.
• This pharmacy provides TPN’s to admitted pediatric patients and medication infusions to clinic outpatients.
• Staffing responsibilities include but are not limited to; compounding sterile medications including TPN’s, stocking, delivering, and assisting the pharmacist as needed.
• Coordinator responsibilities include management of technician team, training, inventory control/ordering, developing/maintaining new processes, cleanroom compliance, and working collaboratively with pharmacy management.
• Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician through either PTCB or NHA in order to be considered.
• Four years of relevant experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and/or distribution of medications.
• Applies departmental processes regarding inventory control.
• Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy management to effect positive change in the workplace.
• Develops, implements, and maintains new programs and protocols.
• Oversees and reviews quality assurance data and takes corrective action for variances.
• Performs any job duty of a Pharmacy Technician Specialist.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

Technical Capabilities

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Intermediate): Has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in understanding computers or has successfully completed additional training for applications that are used to support more complex or automated medication use processes. Is capable of using the advanced features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Expert): Is a recognized technical expert in assisting the pharmacist in drug preparation, dispensing and distribution. Expected to have the process knowledge of systems to facilitate drug preparation dispensing and distribution. This includes being proficient in the general principles and techniques of asepsis utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination where applicable.
• Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Advanced): Possesses specialized knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Demonstrates expertise and advanced knowledge of process improvement, and quality assurance techniques. Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based. Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintains compliance with a federal, state and local regulati