Pharmacy Technician V-1

MUSC Children's Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a lead Pharmacy Technician with supervisory responsibilities to support daily pharmacy operations under a supervising pharmacist. You will supervise staff, ensure compliance with state and federal laws, and help develop drug distribution processes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Responsibilities include staff performance reviews, training coordination, and acting as liaison across service lines while maintaining high standards of patient care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and multitask.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel.
• Intervenes in difficult or complex situations and reports to the manager.
• Takes responsibility for shift and staff performance and passes on information to oncoming shift.
• Acts as liaison between service lines and Pharmacy ICCE; enforces policies and regulatory compliance.
• Recruits, hires, coordinates training, evaluates performance, and handles grievances.
• Ensures staff are trained to provide age-appropriate care and develops distribution systems.
• Coordinates staff schedules and payroll for subordinates.
• Sets example for work quality and efficiency; participates in committees and process improvements.

Skills

Team supervision

Pharmacy operations

Staff training

Payroll coordination

Communication

Education

SC Pharmacy Technician registration

PTCB certification

AHA BLS certification

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Technician V is a lead technician with supervisory functions. They will perform duties of a Registered Technician under the direction of a supervising pharmacist to support daily pharmacy operations. This position performs routine and clerical function for drug distribution to patients, can perform independently within their scope of responsibility, and will supervise team members, processes and operations.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000613 CHS - Pharmacy - IP (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-26

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Performs supervisory functions.

• Provides immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to his/her area and participates in the annual performance review process for these staff members.
• Intervenes to handle difficult, tense, or complex situations when appropriate, confronts/advises personnel when appropriate, and notifies manager when appropriate.
• Takes responsibility for conduct and success of shift and staff assigned. Gives report and pass off any important and relevant information to oncoming shift.
• Serves as the liaison between the various service lines and the and the Pharmacy ICCE. Enforces departmental policies and procedures and ensures compliance with pertinent state and federal laws and regulations.
• Recruits, hires, coordinates training, timely evaluates, promotes development, and disciplines staff. Makes effective recommendation for promotion, demotion, and termination. Responds to employee grievances according to established grievance procedures.
• Ensures staff members are trained and able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in their assigned area.
• Develops, coordinates and monitors drug distribution systems to the area(s) served.
• Develops, evaluates, and revises departmental policies and procedures when required.
• Ensures satisfactory relationships with other departments.
• Facilitates solutions to problems and resolves complaints regarding departmental services and activities. Conducts regular staff meetings and routinely meets individually with staff to review performance, solve problems, and promote efficiency.
• Coordinates staff schedules and daily work schedules of assigned personnel. Responsible for payroll system for assigned subordinates.
• Sets example for other technicians in work quality, efficiency, productivity, and personal conduct standards.
• Participates on departmental and medical center committees.
• Augment the professional growth and staff development.
• Actively participates in process improvement and quality related initiatives within the department and organization.
• Coordinates efforts to ensure adequate staffing during expected and unexpected system downtimes or emergency operations.
• Attends, coordinates and/or disseminates information from required in‑services & meetings, including Pharmacy ICCE Staff meetings, Pharmacy operations, etc.
• Staff areas of responsibility as needed
• Perform other duties assigned

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent (GED), Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy (SCBOP), Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (Except). Failure to maintain certification will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Advanced certification: SC Board of Pharmacy State Certification or other area-specific advanced certification from an approved provider (e.g. ASHP, PTCB). Minimum experience: 3 years preferred. Must be able to: Work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy, multitask, maintain composure under stressful situations, pay great attention to detail, demonstrate professionalism, Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication and strong organizational skills. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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