Lead, Pharmacy TechNorth Texas Medical Center (Gainesville Hospital District)

FULL-TIME

Assists the Pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow Hood if I.V. certified; types labels, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                         

• The Lead Pharmacy Technician role is comprehensive and includes responsibility for drug purchasing, drug shortage management, drug recall audits, completion of controlled substance audits, oversight of USP Chapter <797> compliance, and components of technician training
• Drug purchasing responsibilities include daily ordering and monitoring for drug shortages
• Drug recall audit responsibilities include review of drug recall notices and evaluation of current inventory
• Controlled substance audit responsibilities include daily controlled substance inventory discrepancy resolution and review of daily and monthly diversion analytics reports
• USP Chapter <797> compliance responsibilities include evaluation of guideline compliance at the local level and education of other technicians when procedures change
• The Lead Pharmacy Technician also supports other pharmacy technicians by filling in when needed and providing hands-on training on a variety of pharmacy topics like regulatory compliance, sterile compounding, pharmacy automation, hazardous medications, and medication safety, to name a few. The Lead Technician also trains new technicians on pharmacy operations.
• Other responsibilities include:
  • Management of patient-specific medication distribution
  • Modification of drug inventory in automated dispensing systems when formulary changes occur
  • Data entry into the track and trace software for supply chain management
  • Interviewing applicants for pharmacy technician position

BASIC SKILLS                                                                                                                                                                     

• Basic computer knowledge.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED                                                                                              

• High School diploma or the equivalent.

• Pharmacy technician registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required
• ACPE accredited Sterile Compounding Certification required
• At least two (2) years of related pharmacy technician experience and/or training
• Knowledge of all technician roles
• Beneficial skills include: ability to manage data in spreadsheets, run an effective meeting, give effective feedback, and utilize project management techniques

• Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education, experience or subsequent training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS                                                                                                                                                          

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                                          

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to discern colors.