Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician supervisor for inpatient drug distribution. You will lead technical staff in decentralized areas, ensuring adherence to JCAHO, OSHA, and the Texas State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

You will hire, train, evaluate, and retain staff, and assist the Support Services Manager in all matters related to drug distribution and inpatient operations. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician required.
• Four or more years as Chief or Lead Technician in a hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration required; CPhT recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to technical staff in inpatient areas (not IV Sterile Admixture).
• Ensure compliance with JCAHO, OSHA and Texas State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Assist Manager of Support Services in drug distribution and inpatient operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma

College coursework preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and supervision to all technical staff that work in the Inpatient (not IV Sterile Admixture), decentralized areas. Assures that all requirements to meet JCAHO, OSHA and Texas State Board of Pharmacy are met with regard to inpatient drug distribution. Responsible for hiring, firing, training, evaluating and retaining technical staff in the Inpatient area. Assists the designated Manager of Support Services in all matters related to drug distribution and decentralized activities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school/GED required or equivalent experience is required. Some coursework at the college level is preferred. Five years of experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician is required. Four or more years of experience as a Chief or Lead Technician in a contemporary hospital pharmacy is preferred. May substitute required experience as Registered Pharmacy Technician with additional years of management experience.

LICENSURE

Texas State Board of Pharmacy registration required. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is recommended.