Supervisor - Pharmacy Technician | Inpatient

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor for McKennan Inpatient Pharmacy will provide support and strategic oversight to the Pharmacy Technician team through engagement of daily work activities along with people development. The Supervisor will collaborate with other Pharmacy Leaders to ensure strategic objectives are being met and provide feedback for process improvement. The Supervisor will be expected to be an advocate for professional development of individuals and the profession of Pharmacy Technicians.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Maintains efficient and effective pharmaceutical services by directly supervising Pharmacy Technician staff. Assists with overall preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals. Maintains confidentiality when dealing with all customers. Must utilize effective problem solving skills. Conveys enthusiasm and sincerity and promotes Avera and its services in a positive manner to all customers. Coordinates work flow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment.

What you will do

• Responsible for technician and student intern staffing assignments and scheduling as needed to maintain efficiency within the department.
• Communicates with the technician staff regularly and reports feedback in a timely fashion to the Leader.
• Comprehends and interprets policies and procedures and instructs staff appropriately for compliance purposes.
• Assists Leadership in development of policies and procedures regarding technical activities within the department.
• Assists Leadership in conducting assigned quality assurance audits on technician activities.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Pharmacy Department and applicable accreditations such as URAC, Joint Commission Accreditation, NIOSH, OSHA and other accreditations as may be required by law, practice standards, or departmental policy to maintain compliance with accreditation entities.
• Coordinates daily technician work schedule and maintains appropriate staffing levels to maximize department efficiency.
• Responsible for identification and implementation of process changes to help achieve this goal.
• Maintains technical competency in order to serve as the resource for support staff.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician - Board of Pharmacy An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire and
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Upon Hire
• 1-3 years Experience as a pharmacy technician

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate's

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO front-loaded for eligible hires

• Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.