Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet

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The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is defined as someone who, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor also has supervisory and other responsibilities, such as automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), electronic health records (EHR), and drug ordering expertise.

Duties include, but are not limited to: setting schedules and assigning daily work assignments for pharmacy technicians, oversight of process improvement activities, acting as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other hospital departments, providers, and external customers in matters relating to pharmacy operations, collaboration with other disciplines to ensure that procedures and policies comply with organizational, federal, state and Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations, conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluation of pharmacy technicians. Other responsibilities include: technical duties such as maintaining patient records; performing the duties of a pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician training, supervising use of ADCs, and maintaining quality assurance programs. 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.    High school diploma or equivalent required.

2.    State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required.

3.    Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required.

4.    At least 5 years of pharmacy technician experience in the current practice area (inpatient or retail) preferred.

5.    Additional certifications in relevant areas of practice through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred (i.e., CSPT, Nonsterile Compounding, Supply Chain and Inventory Management, etc.)

6.    Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.

7.    340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)