Pharmacy Tech Lead Cancer Center
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Nampa
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:GENERAL
SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:Support pharmacy management by guiding daily
pharmacy technician operations. Ensure other pharmacy technicians
have the resources and training necessary to perform their jobs
effectively. Oversee either pharmacy automation, packaging, or a
dedicated pharmacy technician operations in tandem with pharmacy
leadership and serves as a leader and mentor to pharmacy technician
peers.SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Must be licensed
as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Idaho State Board of
Pharmacy. Minimum of 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician
required, preferred to have 6 months with Saint Alphonsus.National
Certification (CPhT, ExCPT or equivalent) required. Completion of
college level certificate or bachelor's degree preferred.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:Supervises and assists pharmacy technicians with their
roles in the pharmacy. Provides structure and oversight for
pharmacy technician orientation, training, and competency
assurance. - Coaches less experienced staff. Schedules pharmacy
technicians, finds replacements for technicians out sick or on
vacation and ensures shift changes run smoothly. Reviews and
adjusts workflow to meet work demand (ex. sick calls, high patient
volumes). - Appropriately utilizes resources to ensure shifts are
adequately covered. -Conducts technician huddles and participates
in department quarterly and annual meetings. Assists in
hiring/recruitment (in coordination with pharmacy management).
Counsels staff members on their performance and provides
documentation of exemplary and unsatisfactory work performance at
time of occurrence. Assists in performance evaluations in
coordination with pharmacy management. Monitors monthly technician
tasks (e.g., outdates, unit inspections) and provides follow up.
Provides administrative and clerical support with regards to
keeping records, running reports, and maintenance of data.Supports
timekeeping functions. Provides automated systems oversight and
delegates duties, as appropriate. Maintains security and
confidentiality of passwords for automated systems. Maintains
system user files ensuring addition of new users, assignment of
passwords and appropriate user privileges, and removal of
terminated users in a timely manner. Ensures that look-alike,
sound-alike medications are segregated in automated distribution
equipment. Generates appropriate reports at specified
times.Maintains outdated medication tracking function, ensuring
appropriate expiration dates are entered, stock is rotated, and
expired items removed. Oversees the filling of medications on
restock lists and quarantines until checked and verified by a
pharmacist; oversees the loading of medications from restock lists
into automated distribution system correctly. Oversees processes
for establishing and maintaining any medication kits/boxes/carts
outside of automated dispensing cabinets.Maintains appropriate par
levels for inventories in automated distribution equipment.
Conducts controlled substances inventories and reconciliation in
automated distribution system in accordance with state laws and
regulations and facility policy. Reviews controlled substances
discrepancy reports daily and reconciles unresolved discrepancies
appropriately and in a timely manner as specified by facility
policy.Utilizes data mining software to analyze data and identify
inappropriate use of the automated distribution system. Ensures
that automation processes are aligned with hospital policy (i.e.,
storage of controlled substances, hazardous medications, etc---).
Provides oversight of drug shortage management as they relate to
pharmacy automation processes. Assists with communicating with
hospital colleagues regarding pharmacy automation
processes.Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality
improvement activities. Develops and enforces policies and
procedures that promote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective
medication use. Prepares trending reports as appropriate for
quality improvement activities based on analysis of data. Provides
courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors,
and staff members; demonstrates good oral and written
communication. Aids in the day-to-day needs of the department (in
coordination with pharmacy management).Demonstrates effective oral
and written communication skills. Effectively uses available
software and information systems. Adheres to health-system policies
and procedures; complies with all requirements related to risk
management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety,
and infection control; complies with all applicable
federal/state/local laws, rules, and regulations; and performs all
duties under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Performs essential duties of pharmacy technicians when needed and
as assigned.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion -Trinity
Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare
systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and
Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all
that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences,
customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best
selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most
accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is
an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by law.
Keywords: Saint Alphonsus Health System, Nampa , Pharmacy Tech Lead Cancer Center, Healthcare , Nampa, Idaho
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