Lead Pharmacy Technician

wvumedicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to lead technician workflow, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with state boards. This role focuses on efficient drug distribution and staff development at WVUH.

The supervisor will assign technician tasks, monitor performance, and collaborate with pharmacy managers to meet department goals. 40-hour, non-exempt position with opportunities for program leadership and continued education.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years pharmacy experience in training, leadership, or related specialized pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, coordinates, and monitors the workflow of Pharmacy Technicians to provide efficient drug distribution.
• Routinely evaluates technician responsibilities and distributes in efficient and equitable manner.
• Coordinates technician projects and assignments with pharmacy managers to achieve hospital and department goals.
• Assists in the education and training of pharmacy technicians.
• Conducts and documents technician departmental orientation and training. Coordinates technician orientation in all pharmacy service areas.
• Annually assists technician competency assessments and make improvements when necessary.
• Coordinates continuing education programs for pharmacy technicians in the department.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with external, accredited technician training programs.
• Completes department work schedule as needed.
• Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician when scheduled to staff and/or when working an open shift.
• Follows up to insure that requested projects are completed properly.
• Identifies and completes projects and initiatives independently or with minimum oversight of management.
• Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.
• Independently prepares, processes and reprocesses patient prescriptions and billing.
• Follows up with third parties on rejected paid claims prior authorizations.
• Works and coordinates with care managers and patients on patient’s financial challenges.
• Ensures follow up with care management regarding patient access to lower cost drugs.
• Leads and/or assists in the coordination of various clinical initiatives.
• Assists in the trouble shooting and problem solving of pharmacy software.
• Conjointly with Manager, establishes schedule for technical/clerical personnel to assure adequate staffing or Pharmacy.
• Coordinates adjustments in staffing due to unexpected/unforeseen changes in staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Pharmacy operations

Team coordination

Education programs

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician License/Permit (MD/OH/PA/WV)

PTCB or NHA certification

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• 1. High school diploma or Equivalent.
• 2. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
• MD: Pharmacy Technician Student Permit or Pharmacy Technician License through Maryland Board of Pharmacy
• OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee License or Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• PA: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy
• WV: Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
• 3. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or obtain within 15 months of hire.
• 4. EXPERIENCE:
• 1. Three (3) years pharmacy experience in one of the following areas: training, leadership, or other related specialized pharmacy experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Assigns, coordinates, and monitors the workflow of Pharmacy Technicians to provide efficient drug distribution.
• 2. Routinely evaluates technician responsibilities and distributes in efficient and equitable manner.
• 3. Coordinates technician projects and assignments with pharmacy managers to achieve hospital and department goals.
• 4. Assists in the education and training of pharmacy technicians.
• 5. Conducts and documents technician departmental orientation and training. Coordinates technician orientation in all pharmacy service areas.
• 6. Annually assists technician competency assessments and make improvements when necessary.
• 7. Coordinates continuing education programs for pharmacy technicians in the department.
• 8. Develops and maintains strong working relationships with external, accredited technician training programs.
• 9. Completes department work schedule as needed.
• 10. Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician when scheduled to staff and/or when working an open shift.
• 11. Follows up to insure that requested projects are completed properly.
• 12. Identifies and completes projects and initiatives independently or with minimum oversight of management.
• 13. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.
• 14. Independently prepares, processes and reprocesses patient prescriptions and billing.
• 15. Follows up with third parties on rejected paid claims prior authorizations.
• 16. Works and coordinates with care managers and patients on patient’s financial challenges.
• 17. Ensures follow up with care management regarding patient access to lower cost drugs.
• 18. Leads and/or assists in the coordination of various clinical initiatives.
• 19. Assists in the trouble shooting and problem solving of pharmacy software.
• 20. Conjointly with Manager, establishes schedule for technical/clerical personnel to assure adequate staffing or Pharmacy.
• 21. Coordinates adjustments in staffing due to unexpected/unforeseen changes in staffing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• 2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
• 3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1. Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
• 2. Ability to withstand rapid pace of events.
• 3. Knowledge of 340B drug discount program.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 232 WVUH Retail Pharmacy MCP

Address: 1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.