Pharmacy Tech Supervisor

Job description

Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
INPATIENT PHARMACY TECH SUPERVISOR
BOISE, IDAHO
SUMMARY:
Responsible for the daily operations of about 35 pharmacy technicians. Responsible for pharmacy technician operations at a Level II Trauma Center. Overseeing technician development opportunities and providing mentorship and working with pharmacists to deliver outstanding pharmaceutical care. Actively participates as a member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy. Completion of an approved Pharmacy Technician Training Course, college level certificate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1 year of supervisory experience required.
• Pharmacy tech in a hospital setting required.
• National certification preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
Provides structure and oversight for pharmacy technician orientation.
Offers coaching and development to the pharmacy technician staff members.
Creates training material for pharmacy technician and updates as necessary.
Completes technician work schedule.
Reviews and adjusts workflow to meet work demand with sick calls, high patient volumes, etc. Appropriately utilizes resources to ensure shifts are adequately covered.
Performs liaison role between the technicians, and pharmacists, and nurse managers.
Monitors the performance and competency of technicians. Provides ongoing input and feedback to technicians.
Monitors and responds to safety events.
Participates in quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities.
Participates in all aspects of the hiring process of pharmacy employees.
Helps support quality assurance, risk management issues, and regulatory compliance.
Participates in various departmental duties; material resource management, clerical and financial responsibilities, safety, and other issues.
Must be capable to cover all technician positions. When required.
Processes employee paperwork as required by Human Resources.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and management skills. Must be very articulate, possess a professional business manner and have excellent organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to create and foster a cooperative teamwork environment.
Ability to plan workflow and direct technician staffing patterns.
Active in advancing the pharmacy technician role and instrumental in development of pharmacy technician programs.
HIGHLIGHTS and BENEFITS
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.