The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Senior Pharmacy Technician to join our Adult Satellite team.
Under general supervision of a pharmacist, this position primarily (50-75% of time) performs activities associated with supporting operational pharmacy services including (1) assisting with training programs for acute care, (2) monitoring and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures of all acute care staff, and (3) staffing. Secondarily (25-50% of time), they perform special projects as assigned as well as other duties noted below and in the position responsibilities.
Further, they coordinate daily functions of pharmacy technicians (Certified/Trainees) to meet service needs as identified by the pharmacist. Provide supervision to pharmacy technicians. Serve as in-charge person of work area in the absence of the pharmacist; determines priorities, and triages questions and needs. Provide orientation and on-the-job training of new technicians. Provide instruction, evaluates performance, and follows up on training needs. Provide input into technician performance evaluations. Provide classroom instruction to new technicians. Coordinate maintenance of area equipment and facility, ordering supplies, and handling/disposition of records as well as documentation of quality assurance activities. Assist with inventory management and medication recall activities. Check products prepared by other technicians, as permitted by Iowa law. Assist with implementation of new services and/or development of new procedures. Maintain competency and performs all duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.
Position Responsibilities
Primary (50-75% of Time)
Assists with training and orientation of new acute care 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
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
Staff two weekend shifts an average of every four weeks. Additional staffing may be required as dictated by operational needs
Be familiar with operational workflows and training needs for all acute care pharmacies
Secondary (25-50% of Time)
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
Assist in triaging workload staffing adjustments and shift assignments
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 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 Omnicell 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
Analyze data and incorporate strategies to reduce costs and waste and optimize PAR levels
Participates in inventory management
Coordinate controlled substance inventory regularly (weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly)
Participate in activities such as audits related to recalls and deletions
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:
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following document and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
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 Teresa Walker at Teresa-Walker@uiowa.edu
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