PHARMACY TECH LEAD - Night Shift

The Pharmacy Technician IV

• The Certified Pharmacy Technician IV works under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist to provide services to Pharmacy customers. The Pharmacy Technician IV supports the Pharmacist in providing Pharmaceutical Care. The main areas of responsibility include the listed lead responsibilities over one or more of the following areas: Medication Distribution, Sterile Product Preparation, Inventory Control, Medication Assistance Program coordinator, Retail Pharmacy.
• Leads Responsibilities:
• Assists with directing and supporting technician's daily work flow
• Orients and trains staff on responsibilities and work flow
• Provides input for and assists with technician performance improvement discussions
• Provides input for disciplinary actions
• Provides input for staff performance appraisals
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of technician work schedule
• Provides support and troubleshooting to all staff members
• (CMC, Community Pharmacy):
• Medication Distribution Responsibilities:
• Liaison between Pharmacy Department, Nursing Units, and other hospital departments; delivering medications, intravenous solutions, supplies, and devices
• Sterile/Non-Sterile Product Preparation Responsibilities
• Inventory Control
• Establishes productivity indicators, service standards, benchmarks, and inventory turns for senior management
• (Retail):
• Medication Distribution and Profiling:
• Supervises delivering medications to patients at other locations and deposits to the bank.
• Purchasing Responsibilities:
• Ensures that technicians place orders to wholesalers and manufacturers, and processes items received to assure correctness of product, price, and storage.
• Ensures technicians maintain optimal medication, IV, and supply inventories by using effective inventory and group purchasing practices.
• Ensures that returns to the wholesaler, manufacturer, or returns to company all recalled, out of date, and overstocked medications.
• Ensures that technicians maintain records of medications and supplies borrowed or loaned and keeps accounts current.
• Supply Chain Responsibilities
• (Medication Assistance):
• Program Coordinator:
• Compiles monthly and annual statistics
• Processes invoices for payment and provide expense information to manager monthly
• Coordinates any volunteer activities in the program
• Staff Educator
• Meet with manufacturer representatives for updates as needed
• Grant Coordinator
• Completes grant applications and writes grant reports to maintain funds to support the MAP program
• Submits grant reports to the granting organization as required and on time
• Secretarial Responsibilities:
• Schedules and coordinates appointments and meetings, maintaining a calendar of activity for the department
• Compiles data (i.e. payroll, attendance, DUE, PI, QA), prepares reports, composes correspondence, types documents, and distributes them to the appropriate individuals
• Reviews, sorts, and files a variety of materials, including confidential information
• Maintains departmental records, files, notebooks, and references
• Handles departmental mail and correspondence
• Receives and screens incoming telephone calls; and makes appropriate referrals to staff or departments
• Greets and assists visitors

We offer a structured pharmacy technician career ladder that recognizes experience and supports longterm career growth. Tier assignment will be determined at the time of hire based on the candidate's experience as a pharmacy technician and experience in relevant practice setting.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: Minimum 3 years of pharmacy experience required.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Registration with the Virginia Department of Health Professionals required. Pharmacy Technician Certified Board Certification relevant to work area is required within 6 months of hire.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to maintain familiarity with a large number (1000-2000) of medications and focused on attention to detail/accuracy. Must be customer service oriented. Requires knowledge and use of general office equipment and procedures, including computer/keyboard. Must be able to solve simple mathematical and logistical problems in the work environment. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Compensation Range:

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That's why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life - at work and when you're away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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