Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Inpatient

IHA; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-1 Benefits

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of the hospital pharmacy, support the manager, and troubleshoot issues while ensuring compliance with regulations governing drug handling and compounding.

The role favors candidates with three years of pharmacy tech experience and a year of leadership, licensure, and a background in information systems.

Qualifications

• Licensed and Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Three years Pharmacy Tech experience and one year Leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and background in information systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities in a designated Pharmacy, within parameters delegated by the Pharmacy Manager, to assure quality pharmaceutical products and services are delivered to patients.
• Ensures that staff follow proper procedures to assure patients receive the correct drug therapy at the proper time and that appropriate legal records and requirements are maintained.
• Assures an adequate inventory of all pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Collaborates with the Pharmacy Manager to develop, write, revise and implement departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff, management, various departments within Saint Mary’s and outside professionals such as customers, representatives and community pharmacists.
• Interviews and recommends candidates for hiring. Completes evaluations and recommends merit increases relating to subordinate performance. Makes recommendations regarding wages, and/or terminations of subordinates. Performs first line coaching, counseling, and discipline of direct reports. Schedules work hours of direct reports and models work assignments for staff.

Skills

Licensed and certified pharmacy tech

Leadership experience

Information systems background

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

• Day-1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and more.
• Generous PTO: Paid holidays plus up to 18 days of Paid Time Off in your first year.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education while you grow your pharmacy career.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Highlights

• Day-1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, and more.
• Generous PTO: Paid holidays plus up to 18 days of Paid Time Off in your first year.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education while you grow your pharmacy career.

Schedule | Hours

• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Monday- Friday, approx.: 10 am -7 pm
• Occasionally: first or third shift and weekends if role requires/ to support team

Position Summary

This role performs the day-to-day operations of a hospital pharmacy, assists the manager, and is comfortable troubleshooting problems, has expertise in following regulations regarding compounding and handling of medications, and ideally has experience as a supervisor, lead technician, or peer leader.

What The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor Will Need

• Licensed and Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Three years Pharmacy Tech experience and one year Leadership experience
• Background in information systems
• Bachelors degree preferred

What The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor Will Do

• Supervises and coordinates the day-to-day activities in a designated Pharmacy, within parameters delegated by the Pharmacy Manager, to assure quality pharmaceutical products and services are delivered to patients.
• Ensures that staff follow proper procedures to assure patients receive the correct drug therapy at the proper time and that appropriate legal records and requirements are maintained.
• Assures an adequate inventory of all pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Collaborates with the Pharmacy Manager to develop, write, revise and implement departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Communicates and collaborates with staff, management, various departments within Saint Mary’s and outside professionals such as customers, representatives and community pharmacists. Interviews vendor representatives for product availability and information.
• Provides input for decisions in the areas of ongoing program development, activities and functions, such as procurement and inventory control, data processing and distributive systems.
• Interviews and recommends candidates for hiring. Completes evaluations and recommends merit increases relating to subordinate performance. Makes recommendations regarding wages, and/or terminations of subordinates. Performs first line coaching, counseling, and discipline of direct reports. Schedules work hours of direct reports and models work assignments for staff.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.