Lead Pharmacy Technician

South Shore Health System; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician with supervisory responsibilities to support centralized dispensing, carousel operations, inventory and compounding workflows at our Weymouth, MA facility.

The role requires 4–5 years of hospital pharmacy experience, RPT registration, and CPhT certification. Evening shift, strong leadership and training skills are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred.
• 4–5 years acute care (hospital) pharmacy experience including IV admixture.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) or MA Board certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee central pharmacy medication dispensing and carousel workflow; coordinate with technicians.
• Resolve distribution, dispensing and procurement issues; escalate to supervisor as needed.
• Suggest changes to improve workflow, efficiency and cost; participate in department projects.
• Motivate and coach staff; manage shift operations and document training/competency.
• Participate in training new employees and monitoring competency.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Training

Pharmacy operations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

IV admixture

Hazardous drug compounding

Job description

Requisition Number: R-22630 Facility: LOC0008 - Pharmacy55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Pharmacy Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Supervisor and Pharmacy Operations Manager, performs a wide variety of technical, supervisory and training functions. Supports the distributive processes of the provision of pharmacy services and helps coordinate Pharmacy Workflow. Responsible for technician training program and participates in Pharmacy quality improvement programs to enhance workflow and efficiency. Compensation Pay Range: $26.89 - $36.19

Essential Functions

1. 1 - Performs all duties and responsibilities for to Central Pharmacy Medication Dispensing which includes Carousel functionality, inventory adjustments, expiration date tracking and demand picks of floor stock medication. Coordinates workflow with Pharmacy Technician colleagues and responds to changes in demand, acuity and special circumstances to assure quality pharmacy service. Helps coordinate timely delivery of medication to patient care areas in urgent situations.
2. 2 - Confronts and resolves problems occurring in the department including issues related to the distribution, dispensing and procurement of medication and pharmacy supplies. Reports issues to Pharmacy Technician supervisor or Pharmacy Manager when needed.
3. 3 - Recommends appropriate changes to enhance Pharmacy workflow, increase efficiency and decrease expense. Contributes to and supports fiscal management of department resources. Participates in Pharmacy projects when needed to help solve Pharmacy problems or issues.
4. 4 - Maintains good relationship with all pharmacy staff members to facilitate the communication of new policies and procedures. Motivates, directs, coaches, organizes and coordinates technical staff on assigned shift. Provides opportunity for staff input and feedback at huddles. Communicates any issue to the pharmacy technician supervisor or the management team.
5. 5 - Helps develop and train new employees. Helps implement and monitor training programs to ensure all new technicians provide the highest quality of care to South Shore Hospital patients. Documents training and competency of all employees for supervisors review.
6. 6 - Helps evaluates work performance of employees and makes recommendations for hiring, promotion, demotions, training, and other disciplinary actions and suspensions. Participates in annual performance and evaluation process of staff.
7. 7 - Participates in pharmacy programs and policy development. Makes recommendations for improvements and changes to pharmacy policy and procedures.
8. 8 - Helps maintains an orderly, clean and safe work environment. Minimizes work related risks and reports Safety Issues to Manager of Med Safety Officer.
9. 9 - Performs all duties and responsibilities as described in the pharmacy technician job description.
10. 10 - Performs anything else deemed necessary by their supervisor or Pharmacist on duty (other duties required).

Essential Functions (Cont.)

1. Technology and Learning
   • a - Participates in continued learning and possess a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
   • b - Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift. Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education - Preferred High school diploma preferred. Secondary education preferred.

Minimum Work Experience 4 to 5 years acute care (hospital) pharmacy experience that includes IV admixture, Sterile Hazardous medication compounding and Non-Sterile Hazardous Drug Compounding.

Required Licenses / Registrations RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician

Required Certifications - CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician Monday-Friday 2:30pm to 11pm Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Pharmacy Technician - Board of Registration in Pharmacy (Massachusetts)

South Shore Health is a not-for-profit, charitable health system offering primary and specialty care, hospital care, home health and community care, emergency and urgent care, and preventative and wellness services. We are the largest independent health system in southeastern Massachusetts. South Shore Health brings together like-minded people who work "As One" toward a common goal of providing exceptional care the people of our region deserve. We unite top-caliber talent, technology, and service with the wishes and personal needs of patients and their families to develop individualized treatment plans.