Pharmacy Technician Lead

STGi; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STGi is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Lead at a VA Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy in Leavenworth, Kansas. The role involves preparing and dispensing medications, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Candidates must have relevant certification and experience in a pharmacy setting, with a focus on safety and patient care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401k with company match

Generous PTO policy

Qualifications

• Must be certified by the National Pharmacy Technician Board.
• 6 months experience in retail or hospital pharmacy setting.
• Must understand handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contract pharmacist staff activities.
• Prepare and dispense medications, maintaining records.
• Operate pharmacy automation equipment.

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Typing skills

Fluency in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Category

Current Openings --> Healthcare

Job Location

5000 South 13th Street, Leavenworth, Kansas

Tracking Code

13039

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

THIS IS FOR A FUTURE OPENING

Pharmacy Tech Lead

STGI seeks a Pharmacy Technician Lead to support a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facility. The CMOP utilizes a combination of automated and manual procedures to prepare and dispense Over the Counter (OTC) and legend drug prescriptions, controlled substance prescriptions, bulk type prescriptions, and medical/surgical products directly by mail to patients. The nature of services includes the operation and support of automated and manual filling equipment, and the preparation of prescription orders for mail-out dispensing.

In this role, you will be responsible for the following:

• Responsible for day-to-day coordination of contract pharmacist staff activities.
• Orient new contract technicians and assist with the evaluating performance.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients
• Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physicians.
• Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stock shelves, rotates stock, and checks expiration dates of pharmaceuticals.
• Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices.
• Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including, but not limited to, Autofill devices; Baker Cells; Kalish cells, A-frames; repackaging equipment; and electronic scales.
• Reads computer screens, uses scanning equipment, and selects specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number.
• Cleans cells and performs first level preventative maintenance which includes cleaning off lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment.
• Understands the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills

• Certified Technicians (CPhT) shall hold a current valid certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
• Non-certified technicians must have 6 months of experience (unless otherwise authorized by the respective CMOP) in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting; or be a graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program. Not all pharmacy technicians will be required to be certified or registered (unless required by State Guidelines); however, certification is highly encouraged as several processes and certain equipment will require certified technicians.
• Must be able to understand how to perform basic mathematical calculations
• Have basic typing and PC computer skills
• Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Must read, understand, speak, and write English fluently under the authority of U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds when required; push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or using a pallet jack. Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time (8-10 hours), stoop, reach upward and withstand various types of repetitive motion inherent in the various tasks to be performed.
  
  

Required Experience

• Be certified by the National Pharmacy Technician Board (current and valid PTCB certification);
• Have at least SIX months of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting
• Be a graduate of an Academic Pharmacy Technician Training Educational Program.
• Must be able to understand the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste
• Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of citizenship or legal residency in the United States
  
  

This position is located in a secured federal building. The VA requires that all applicants must be able to pass a federal background check and a pre-employment screening.

STG International, Inc (STGi) is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions to help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission.

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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