Team Leader Pharmacy Technician

Job Duties may include the following, other duties may be assigned.

 

1. Assures personal and departmental compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards including ASHP, HFAP, OSHA, ISBOP, ISDOH, FDA, DEA, USP and EPA.
2. Contributes to the quality improvement of the department and /or organization by: Participating on a quality improvement team; Identifying improvement strategies for the department/organization, including potential cost savings.
3. Contributes to the performance improvement of the department by: Acting as a resource for students or residents as qualified, and/or training new staff.
4. Contributes to the financial development of the department and/or organization.
5. Demonstrates immediate oversight and training to technician staff to accomplish the daily operations of the department.
6. Operates and maintains Departmental Equipment
7. Maintains Departmental Systems and Records
8. Participates in inventory of Pharmaceuticals twice annually.
9. Participates in department and hospital committees and quality improvement teams
10. Provides training/orientation for new employees as needed.
11. Coordinates employee schedules as needed.

 

Leadership Responsibilities/Competencies (50%)

1. Models expected behavior for staff.
2. Effectively addresses performance management topics (coaching, appraisals, competency, rewards, development & discipline)
3. Serves as a working advisor for management issues and staffs as necessary to meet the needs of the department.
4. Provides direction and training to staff.
5. Coordinates staffing and delegates work assignments appropriately. Prepares work schedules as appropriate.
6. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
7. Assists the manager and other leads in operational planning, automation and IT technology, clinical and business reporting, adverse drug event, incident and drug diversion investigations.
8. Designations for area of responsibility and accountability will be based upon needs of the department.

 

 

JOB Requirements & QUALIFICATIONS                                             

Qualifications to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education and Experience             

Higher education and training is preferred but not required.  Experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.  Experience with direct supervision preferred but is not required. 

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be licensed or qualify for pharmacy technician license in the State of Indiana. Employment is contingent upon eligibility and completion of licensure within 30 days of employment. Requires Certified Pharmacy Technician designation.

Must not have any records or convictions involving any form of chemical dependency, felony, or any adverse actions pending by any Board of Pharmacy.

 

 

 

Language Skills                                           

Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies and procedures and government regulations.  Ability to write and ability to convey clinical notes electronically.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and staff.        

 

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.  Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.  Ability to interpret graphs.  Ability to calculate creatinine clearances and pharmacokinetic/nutrition support dosing calculations.

 

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.  Ability to interpret an expansive variety of written and electronic information including but not limited to physician orders, journals, lab values and culture and sensitivity reports

                       

Computer Skills

Ability to enter data electronically, retrieve data, assemble and organize data.  Ability to use and analyze data and ability to integrate diverse sources of data.

 

Other skills, ability or knowledge                                                  

1. Knowledge of generic an