Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Boston, Massachusetts


Employer: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Industry: Pharmacy-Management
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus of $3,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Sign-On Agreement Terms

  • 12-month work commitment
  • Half payment distribution after 90 days of hire and remaining 50% at one year of hire.
  • Agreement authorizes repayment if work commitment not fulfilled
  • No eligibility for internal transfers, individuals who have already accepted offers or internal employees of Mass General Brigham system


GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is a member of the pharmacy leadership team and is responsible for supervising the inpatient pharmacy technician workforce and overseeing the operations of the inpatient pharmacy. This individual must understand and be proficient in the pharmacy technician responsibilities in the central pharmacy unit dose distribution area, inpatient pharmacy compounding facilities (sterile and non-sterile), and the operating room pharmacy. The Technician Supervisor also oversees the activities of decentralized pharmacy technicians and the pharmacy medication delivery system. The Pharmacy Technical Supervisor will actively monitor and, when appropriate, implement improvements in staff performance and operational workflows. This individual will hold staff accountable for performance and behavior, and will set the standard for excellence for the inpatient pharmacy patient care services.

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is an integral component of the inpatient pharmacy leadership team. The Technician Supervisor reports to the Pharmacy Operations Managers, and works closely with other supervisors and managers to advance the practice of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy services throughout the institution. This supervisor is a member of a team of supervisors who jointly provide supervisory oversight of the 24 hour operation of the inpatient pharmacy. Together, these supervisors collaborate to ensure personnel are properly trained and performing at a high level, the pharmacy work areas are appropriately maintained, the medication distribution system is operating reliably and efficiently, and all legal and regulatory requirements are continuously met. The Technician Supervisor will also work with the Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Inpatient Operations and the inpatient pharmacy operations leadership team in the development of goals for the department and work with other managers and colleagues throughout MGH to facilitate the accomplishment of these goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works with Operations Managers and directs and supervises the activities of staff who work within assigned area

Assists in defining and overseeing Department and area-specific goals on a continual basi

Develops pharmacy technician staffing schedule and oversees pharmacy technician staffing models and daily coverage of operational area

Monitors staff attendance and punctuality, ensures the accuracy of employee timecards and leave records, and documents and corrects attendance issues as necessary

Oversees pharmacy staff development and promotes the advancement of pharmacy technician staff when appropriate

In partnership with operations managers, is accountable for the daily performance of the inpatient pharmacy medication preparation and dispensing activitie

Monitors staff performance and behavior, completes personnel performance evaluations and implements performance improvement and corrective action plans when necessary

Manages the recruitment and retention of competent Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Intern

Oversees and supports technician training programs and is responsible for evaluation and documentation of staff competency

Assists with new employee orientation in the inpatient operational area

In collaboration with Operations Managers, monitors operational efficiency and performance of the inpatient pharmacy by assisting in the development and oversight of operational metric

Utilizes principles of change management to effectively implement continuous process improvements throughout the inpatient pharmacy area

Develops and enforces policies and procedures and ensures they are updated, understood and followed by staff in coordination with other members of the management team

Identifies cost savings opportunities throughout the Department and is accountable for managing initiatives toward achieving and sustaining saving

Ensures pharmacy work areas are appropriately maintained, medication distribution systems operate reliably and efficiently, and all legal and regulatory requirements for medication dispensing and preparation are continuously met

Serves as a liaison to other pharmacy divisions, nursing and other clinicians across the institution

Is an active participant in Departmental meetings as a representative of the inpatient pharmacy

Is responsible for the appropriate utilization of capital and human resource

Acts as a positive role model for other staff member

Mentors other pharmacy technicians, elevating the standard of practice

Holds staff accountable to the expectations set by the pharmacy leadership team

Performs other duties as assigned by Pharmacy Managers and the Associate Chief of Pharmacy Inpatient Operation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

Oversight of pharmacy technicians throughout inpatient pharmacy area

Total FTE responsibility will total approximately 15-30 FTE of technical staff

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Actively manages human, capital, and operational resources for inpatient pharmacy service area

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

- High school diploma

- Registration with Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy

- PTCB National Technician Certification

- Proficient use of MS Office applications and MS Outlook

PREFERRED:

- Baccalaureate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

- One (1) year prior leadership/supervisory experience

- Prior personnel scheduling experience

- Experience (3-5 years) working in an institutional/hospital pharmacy

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Effective interpersonal and communication skill

Attention to detail

Ability to work well on a team

Problem identification and solving skill

Decision making skill

Must operate with consistency and integrity

Ability to deal with emergencies and stressful situation

Exceptional customer service skill

Ability to motivate and lead other

Must be familiar with pharmacy automation systems (automated dispensing cabinets, carousels, dispensing robots, IV workflow software)

Ability to meet deadline

Ability to clearly communicate expectations to staff and hold staff accountable when necessary

Must have a strong desire to continually learn and a progressive mindset of continual process improvement

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to lift to 20 lbs.

Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Created: 2024-05-07
Reference: 3283991
Country: United States
State: Massachusetts
City: Boston
ZIP: 02120


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