Pharmacy Technician Coordinator Inpatient- Full Time Days

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

Pharmacy

Job Family

Professional

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

Summary

Supports the daily activities of the inpatient pharmacy to provide quality patient care and customer service. A positive, patient-centered, team-oriented attitude and will develop and implement ideas to maintain a high level of teamwork and morale. Collaborate with Pharmacy Manager and Shift Coordinators to continually revise, and implement improvements to Pharmacy Technician training program; evaluate Pharmacy Technician performance to identify areas of improvement, intervene, and educate to eliminate deficiencies; review pharmacy workflow and suggest potential changes; prepare Pharmacy Technician schedule; effectively and efficiently manage Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Specialists; ensure pharmacy has the tools and resources necessary to be successful.

Major Job Functions

The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Proficient or in process of gaining proficiency in all Pharmacy Technician roles, including those of the Pharmacy Technician Specialists

Precepts new Pharmacy Technicians and ensures timely completion of all required orientation items

Collaborate with Pharmacy Manager to develop, review, and implement training program for Pharmacy Technicians

Develop and monitor reports and audits to determine short-comings of Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Specialists, and pharmacy operations and provides education, changes, and new initiatives to resolve any identified deficiencies.

Provides routine feedback to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Specialists regarding attendance; punctuality; professionalism and job performance

Inspects and maintains outpatient prescription system

Prepares the Pharmacy Technician schedule and make revisions as necessary

Assists in daily duties of technicians including reallocation of staff to account for changes in workload or shortages and fill in, when necessary, to ensure all work is completed in a timely manner

Completes timely annual evaluations for pharmacy technicians

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training :

High school diploma or equivalent required

Associate’s degree in health care related field required within 18 months of hire

Bachelor's degree preferred

Registered as Pharmacy Technician with the NCBOP

Certification from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT)

Work Experience :

1-year of experience as an inpatient pharmacy technician within the Health System required

Level II or Specialty Pharmacy Technician experience required

Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required :

Excellent guest relations skills

Verbal and written skills required

Ability to read English

Ability to accept supervision from a multidisciplinary team

Flexible in approach to work tasks and schedules

Able to grasp new skills and techniques

Has basic knowledge of age-specific considerations for patients served

Has basic computer skills

Physical Requirements :

Visual acuity to read invoices, requisitions, emails, medication labels, paperwork, etc.

Hearing and speaking ability sufficient to communicate effectively with co-workers and customers, both in-person and via telephone

Ability to move through pharmacy and facility to assess and manage operations

Manual dexterity to operate computer, printer, copier, fax machine, etc.

Ability to perform repetitive motions, including bending, reaching high places, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling

Lift up to 30 pounds for processing shipments

Ability to climb flights of stairs

Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking required

Required Licenses and Certifications

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity