Senior Pharmacy Technician - Training & Workflow Lead

wvumedicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to lead technician workflow, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with state boards. This role focuses on efficient drug distribution and staff development at WVUH.

The supervisor will assign technician tasks, monitor performance, and collaborate with pharmacy managers to meet department goals. 40-hour, non-exempt position with opportunities for program leadership and continued education.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years pharmacy experience in training, leadership, or related specialized pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, coordinates, and monitors the workflow of Pharmacy Technicians to provide efficient drug distribution.
• Routinely evaluates technician responsibilities and distributes in efficient and equitable manner.
• Coordinates technician projects and assignments with pharmacy managers to achieve hospital and department goals.
• Assists in the education and training of pharmacy technicians.
• Conducts and documents technician departmental orientation and training. Coordinates technician orientation in all pharmacy service areas.
• Annually assists technician competency assessments and make improvements when necessary.
• Coordinates continuing education programs for pharmacy technicians in the department.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with external, accredited technician training programs.
• Completes department work schedule as needed.
• Performs the essential duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician when scheduled to staff and/or when working an open shift.
• Follows up to insure that requested projects are completed properly.
• Identifies and completes projects and initiatives independently or with minimum oversight of management.
• Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.
• Independently prepares, processes and reprocesses patient prescriptions and billing.
• Follows up with third parties on rejected paid claims prior authorizations.
• Works and coordinates with care managers and patients on patient’s financial challenges.
• Ensures follow up with care management regarding patient access to lower cost drugs.
• Leads and/or assists in the coordination of various clinical initiatives.
• Assists in the trouble shooting and problem solving of pharmacy software.
• Conjointly with Manager, establishes schedule for technical/clerical personnel to assure adequate staffing or Pharmacy.
• Coordinates adjustments in staffing due to unexpected/unforeseen changes in staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Pharmacy operations

Team coordination

Education programs

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy Technician License/Permit (MD/OH/PA/WV)

PTCB or NHA certification

Job description

WVU Health System in Morgantown, WV seeks a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to lead technician workflow, coordinate training, and ensure compliance with state boards. This role focuses on efficient drug distribution and staff development at WVUH.

The supervisor will assign technician tasks, monitor performance, and collaborate with pharmacy managers to meet department goals. 40-hour, non-exempt position with opportunities for program leadership and continued education.