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