What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Pharmacy Technician Full Time position at Watertown Regional Medical Center?
Description
$5,000 Lump Sum Sign On Bonus paid within 30 days of start!
Watertown Regional Medical Center is seeking a Lead Pharmacy Technician
Full Time - 40 hours per week (1.0 FTE) / Monday thru Friday with a weekend rotation
The Lead Pharmacy Technician / Inventory Specialist ensures availability of medications for the care of patients throughout the organization, oversees all medication related purchasing and inventory control related functions, provides supervision for the day-to-day distributive services of the pharmacy through effective productivity under the direct supervision of pharmacist(s), the Lead Pharmacist/ Clinical Coordinator and the Director of Pharmacy. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the oversight of medication acquisition, storage, security, preparation, and distribution. Responsible for fostering an environment where pharmacy services are provided in an accurate, appropriate, and timely manner. Demonstrates a high level of competence, professionalism, and customer service. All job duties shall be performed in accordance with all applicable State and Federal laws, applicable regulatory bodies, and policies and procedures of the health system and pharmacy department.
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Watertown Regional Medical Center offers a great work environment, competitive pay and benefits including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending
- Limited Purpose Flexible Spending
- Dependent Care
- Flexible Spending
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- 401K
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- EAP – Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- On-site Fitness Center
Voluntary Benefits
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Identity Protection
- Legal Services Plan
- Auto & Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Discount Mall
At Watertown Regional Medical Center, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent healthcare professionals. And we know that our healthcare professionals deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen disciplines. The heart of WRMC is in its people, making our hospital a family that only the best is invited to join. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for healthcare, we invite you to apply today.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Post-secondary education such as Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree, preferred. Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited
- Pharmacy Technician Program, preferred.
- PTCB certification, required –must be obtained within six months in this position.
- Two years of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician, required.
- Basic reading and math skills.
- Clerical and record keeping skills.
- Distribution, receiving and stocking procedures.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and behaviors.
- Follow procedures related to position accountabilities.
- Inventorying and ordering procedure knowledge.
- Knowledge of safety control hospital procedures.
- Learns and applies analytical and participative problem solving techniques.
- Basic Medical terminology understanding.
- Order entry skills.
- Software skills - word processing and spreadsheet skills.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationship with department staff.
- Leadership and Quality Improvement skills
- Supervisory skills
- Negotiation skills
- Analytical and participative problem solving techniques
