Lead Pharmacy Technician

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Job Title: Lead Pharmacy Technician Employment Type: Full Time Position Type: Non-Exempt Position Overview: Leads the pharmacy technicians in the inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy. Accountable for leading the day-to-day activities of the technician staff, scheduling technicians, and providing staff development and technician training. Assists department leadership in achieving departmental goals. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, will assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Functions in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations. What We Offer: Competitive salary (sign on bonus for experienced RNs and New Grads) Benefits – Medical, Dental & Vision, PTO, Free Parking, Metro Access, Tuition Reimbursement, 403(b) and DailyPay Payroll Advance Program Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules Advancement: Career growth opportunities Location: Holy Cross Health has two hospitals and four healthcare centers all a short driving distance from Washington DC and Baltimore, MD Key Responsibilities: Provides leadership, orientation, and training of technicians. Assists the Pharmacy Supervisors to oversee the technician’s daily operations in a cost-effective manner. Responsible for assisting with technician weekly scheduling, coordination of work of pharmacy technicians, completing project assignments, continually improving care and service provided, and assuring adequate resources are available to meet customer needs. Performs all the responsibilities outlined in the Holy Cross Hospital Pharmacy Technician job description 50% of the time including preparation procedures for all dosage forms and products, pre-packaging medications, restocking of work areas, checking in and putting away drug orders, and preparing and delivering automated dispensing cabinet orders in a timely manner. Maintains automated dispensing cabinet functionality, organization, and efficiency. Audit pharmacy technicians' activities as a quality assurance initiative. Performs inspections of all clinical areas where medications are stored and submits audit reports. In the absence of the buyer, oversee the purchasing process to ensure contract compliance, formulary adherence, and appropriate inventory levels. Provides customer service to medical professionals. Follows all policies and procedures to allow for effective and efficient patient care, as well as being an effective role model to others. Serve as the Experiential Site Coordinator of the Trinity Health Enterprise – Pharmacy Education & Advancement for Technicians (THE -PEAT) program. Reports to: Reports to the Director of Pharmacy but accountable to the Pharmacy Supervisors, Residency Program Director and Pharmacy Clinical Manager Has responsibility for leading the pharmacy technician staff. Minimum Licensure/Certification Required (if applicable): Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of an Associate Degree and one (1) year of leadership experience or five (5) years of previous hospital pharmacy technician experience. Certification (PTCB) and MD registration/licensure as a Pharmacy Technician is required. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Work requires the analytical ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are fairly difficult and complex. Work requires the ability to use the pharmacy computer system to input and retrieve patient medication and demographic information and to order enter drug orders and retrieve information for statistical purposes. Work requires the ability to deal with people at all levels and skills in various situations in a courteous and tactful manner. Work may require prolonged standing, walking and consistent physical movement on routine basis. Pay is based on experience, skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location. Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status About us: Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services. We were named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for 2021. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.