Lead Pharmacy Technician

York Hospital is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician to join our Team!

At York, we are more than just a hospital. We are a team of providers, clinicians and staff members offering expertise throughout Southern Maine and the NH seacoast. At York Hospital, our commitment is to make a positive difference in the lives of one another, our patients and our community by instilling our vision of Loving Kindness for all.

$2500 SIGN ON BONUS FOR SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE!

We are looking for an experienced Lead Pharmacy Technician. This is a full time, 40hrs/wk position, working variable shifts and is located in York, Maine. The York Hospital Pharmacy is open 365 days a year from 8:00am-9:00pm.

Responsibilities and Duties for this position include:

• Performs independently with respect to all essential technician duties and responsibilities within the department.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Aids in the screening, selection, hiring, and orientation process for new staff.
• Oversees initial and ongoing training of new and existing pharmacy technicians.
• Helps to establish, coordinate, and maintain daily work functions; optimizes time efficiently and effectively.
• Resolves workplace crisis and conflict in a calm, constructive and professional manner.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy with the monthly staff schedule; coordinates time off and sick calls to ensure proper staffing; delegates duties to staff to ensure a balanced workload.
• Oversees job performance and ensures the competency of technical staff in accordance with established standards.
• Places orders for medications and supplies from vendors as needed in the absence of the Pharmacy Buyer.
• Provide ongoing technical staff development for the department and informs all technicians of new policies and procedures.
• Assists with the restocking of pharmaceutical products in the automated dispensing machines and as needed elsewhere.
• Conducts and oversees nursing unit, pharmacy, and off-site QA inspections; ensures 100% department compliance.
• Performs controlled substance accountability duties that include audits, investigating, resolving, and documenting discrepancies.
• Accurately and aseptically compounds all IV admixture preparations in a timely manner.
• Ensures quality control standards are maintained in the clean room(s) in accordance with USP 797 and 800 regulations.
• Maintains records associated with quality control of clean room activities.
• Ensures a constant state of readiness for CMS, DEA, Board of Pharmacy, DHHS and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and professional work area at all times.
• Maintains focus on medication safety; offers suggestions to improve safety based on best practice (e.g. ISMP); documents medication errors by filing required incident reports.
• Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
• Perform in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Why York Hospital?

• Community environment where you can make an impact!
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Benefit Options
• Wellness Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursements
• Retirement Plans
• Generous Paid Time Off
• $2500 SIGN ON AVAILABLE

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• National CPHT certification required within 1 year of hire
• Two years of prior hospital experience required.

YORK HOSPITAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.