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Pharmacy Technician Lead
Geisinger
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Salary:
Open
Type:
Full Time
Discipline:
Pharmacy
Job SummaryUnder the direction of Pharmacy Supervisor, provides direct supervision and scheduling in the pharmacy for pharmacy technicians. Assist management with creating and implementing service standards for the technicians to coordinate the work flow and pharmacy staffing for best efficiency.Job DutiesCoordinates with the pharmacist to provide timely, efficient, cost effective, and appropriate pharmaceutical and nutritional care to the patient while avoiding duplication and waste. Receives and organizes physician and dietitian orders and prescriptions; interprets orders by utilizing medical terminology and generic and trade names of medications. Performs calculations for preparation of dose; fills medication orders and prescriptions, attaches proper name and medication labels; refers completed product to pharmacist for checking and countersigning when medication is not filled by automated medication distribution system. Performs calculations and prepares sterile products using aseptic technique which complies with departmental standards, policies, and procedures. Operates automated medication distribution system and provides training to new employees. Prepackages and labels liquid and solid medications from bulk stock for unit dose distribution or to shelf size containers; repackages unit dose packages for use in the automated distribution system; maintains an adequate inventory. Delivers and exchanges cart-fill envelopes to nursing units at scheduled times; removes medication from medication cart on floor when patients are discharged. Completes paperwork required for the dispensing, inventory, and proper reporting of controlled substances. Provides input regarding technician performance, assists with the performance appraisals of the staff, and helps set goals. Works with Management staff to review appropriate job descriptions and competencies. Provides appropriate training, re-training and cross training to the staff of the department to ensure a smooth operation and updates the training needs as necessary. Orients new technicians to the work areas. Prioritizes, initiates, and oversees all the work functions of the technician staff and ensures that all services are provided to the best level possible. Tracks staff attendance and assists with disciplines; coaches and mentors the staff. Assists with scheduling and convening monthly technician staff meetings, including preparing the agenda and writing the minutes. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)ExperienceMinimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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| We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. |
Internal Number: R-01504
About Geisinger
At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh Food
Farmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencing
programs, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.
Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 13 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers.
What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.
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