Supervisor, Pharmacy Technicians

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ANCC Magnet designated UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Supervisor, Pharmacy Technicians at the McCandless location.

Shift Details

• Mostly daylight and weekday hours

• Occasional need for weekends and evenings

• On-call rotating with other pharmacy leaders

• Shifts will be discussed further in the interview

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the purchasing and inventory control function.

• Determine drug quantity stock level and ensure adherence to all cost savings initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with DEA regulations concerning procurement and purchasing of controlled substances.

• Establish and maintain effective communication mechanisms within the department to ensure information is communicated to and between all departmental and hospital staff.

• Ensure department compliance with all regulatory requirements including JCAHO, Pennsylvania Department of Health, FDA, DEA, USP, and OSHA.

• Maintain the department in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations with regard to the practice of pharmacy.

• Assure high quality, accurate, expedient, and complete pharmacy services for centralized and decentralized operations through the supervision of pharmacy personnel.

• Work to coordinate daily activities of the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

• Assist the Director in recruitment of pharmacy staff.

• Ensure that all of the staff are oriented to and prepared to perform all job performance standards.

• Measure the performance of employees and conduct annual performance appraisals.

• Identify personnel and performance problems and when appropriate counsels employees and initiates disciplinary and/or corrective action in conjunction with the Director.

• Remain abreast of developments in the field through continuing education, professional literature, participation in professional organizations, and communication with peers in other organizations and on staff.

• Remain abreast of developments in the changing environment of healthcare with regard to pharmaceutical services.

• In conjunction with Pharmacy Leadership, provide or direct the provision of training and testing necessary to ensure competency of employees and skills maintenance, and maintains all pertinent documents as required.

• Recognize employee potential and proficiency and facilitates personal and professional growth.

• Participate in the development of policy and procedures for the department and provides the direct supervision necessary to ensure adherence to such.

• Ensure patient safety through ensuring appropriate staffing so that pharmacy department continually provides optimum pharmaceutical care

• Adjusts staffing schedule as necessary to account for employee sick time, leaves, vacations, etc., and/or periods of high patient census.

• Prepare, implement, and monitor the capital and operating fiscal budgets.

• Coordinate or perform all pharmacy scheduling activities to assure adequate coverage to provide quality and efficient pharmacy operational services.

• Oversee the packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Continuously evaluate policies and procedures and is alert to opportunities to improve the quality and extent of pharmacy services.

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.

• 5 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, 2 of which should be in a leadership capacity.

• Analytical/problem solving ability necessary to participate in the development of department procedures and goals.

• Participate in the analyses of operational problem and proposals and direct inventory control.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of hospital personnel, communicate with vendors, and cooperate with the nursing and medical staffs.

• Supervisory skills necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities of both professional and non-professional employees.

• Ability to work independently. Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner to manage multiple projects. Personal computer skills.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required

• NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) OR PA Pharmacy Tech Registration

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran