Senior Pharmacy Technician, Cert - Children's Hospital, inpatient - PM
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Children's Hospital inpatient team. Under general supervision by a pharmacist, the Senior Pharmacy Technician performs activities associated with supporting SFCH pharmacy services including assisting with technician training programs, monitoring compliances with established policies and procedures, inventory control and special projects. The Senior Pharmacy Technician coordinates the daily functions of pharmacy technicians to meet service needs as identified by the pharmacist and provides supervision to Pharmacy Technicians. The Senior Pharmacy Technician may provide instruction, evaluate performance, and follow up on training needs. They are responsible for coordinating maintenance of area equipment and facility, ordering supplies, and handling/disposition of records, as well as documentation of quality assurance activities. This position will check products prepared by other technicians, as permitted by Iowa law and assists with implementation of new services and/or development of new procedures. This position will assist with interviewing technician candidates and checking references, provides input on evaluation of technician candidates. Provides classroom instruction to new technicians in the absence of the Technician Supervisor/trainer. Assists with inventory management and medication recall activities. Checks products prepared by other technicians, as permitted by Iowa law. Maintains competency and performs all duties and responsibilities of Pharmacy Technician. This position will work our PM shift which will include 8 hours shifts scheduled between the hours of 2:30 pm - 11:30, working rotating weekends.

Position Possibilities:

Assists with preparation and maintenance of aseptic technique training program

• Maintain a current training manual that reflects policy and procedures related to aseptic technique
• Responsible for initial aseptic technique training of new pharmacists and technicians

Assists with monitoring of aseptic technique competencies

• Collect and evaluate data related to aseptic technique competence of staff pharmacists and technicians
  • Fingertip sampling
  • Hand hygiene
  • Chemotherapy preparation
  • Operator validation and observation
  • Gowning technique
  • Knowledge-based exams
• Collect and evaluate data related to clean room cleaning activities

Participate in inventory management activities

• Assist with ordering of supplies
• Assist with ordering of medications
• Consistently monitor usage patterns and adjust PAR levels accordingly
• Maintain an inventory that will reduce waste
• Incorporate strategies to reduce cost
• Participate in vault audits

Assists with coordination of resources related to drug shortages

• Communicate to staff necessary information regarding drug shortages
  • Coordinate supply chain
• Facilitate implementation of new compounding procedures
  • Develop new forms and distribute information to staff
• Optimize AcuDose inventory for medications in short supply

Serves as a resource for pharmacy informatics

• Maintain working knowledge of pharmacy technology
• Troubleshoot technology-related issues
• Assist in troubleshooting automation-related problems
• Orient and train new staff to pharmacy technology

Assists with training and orientation of new staff

• Assist with preparing needed training and orientation materials
• Assist with training and orientation of new staff
• Assist with evaluation of training of new staff
• Provide feedback regarding the evaluation of skill level of staff assigned to a given day on the schedule

Participates in orientation of pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and senior pharmacy students on rotation in the department

Assists with evaluation and implementation of new products/technology

Assists with evaluation and implementation of new policy and procedures

• Participate in piloting new programs
• Assist with preparing training and orientation materials for new procedures
• Assist with training and orientation of staff to new procedures
• Assist with central pharmacy equipment modifications, reorganization, and additions to implement new policy and procedure

Assists with scheduling

• Participates in schedule preparation in coordination with the technician supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Supervision

Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician

Day-to-day general supervision is provided by the Pharmacy Manager and Technician Supervisor. The Technician Supervisor approves vacation or other leave approval and coordinates other schedule needs.

The Pharmacist in-charge of the pharmacy provides functional supervision for patient care responsibilities.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire.

National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification.

High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience

Any combination of four years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences OR

Four years of experience as a pharmacy technician

Desired Qualifications:

• Ability to perform ratio/proportion equations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in time sensitive situations.
• Previous work experience in an environment that included inventory maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of windows-based computer programs.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Previous work experience in healthcare.
• Prefer National Career Readiness Certificate At Silver Level.

Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penelope-berger@uiowa.edu

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Snr Pharmacy Technician, Cert
• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 12

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Penni Berger
• Contact Email: penni-berger@uiowa.edu

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