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
