Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Inpatient

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Supervisor will spend at least 25% of their time performing supervisory functions. The Technician Supervisor will also be responsible for inventory management, database maintenance, maintenance and care of automation equipment and adherence to operational, regulatory, and quality assurance standards.

• Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Technician Supervisor must have an extensive knowledge of facility's pharmacy policies and procedures and the use of specialized equipment. The incumbent will communicate with VISN and facility leadership and staff when deemed appropriate and necessary. FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - IP functions within any area of the inpatient or outpatient pharmacy, vault, clean room, clinic, procedural area, operating room, and inpatient wards both within the facility and off-site locations. Duties include but are not limited to: Pharmacy Operations Maintain competence in compounded sterile preparations and compounded hazardous medications, including appropriate preparation, stability, handling, beyond use dating, and disposal. Maintain competence in all operational aspects of pharmacy service including specialty equipment and materials, automation, distribution, labeling, packaging, dispensing documentation, controlled substance accountability, procurement, and inventory management. Ensure databases are updated with new or outdated products. Troubleshoot in the event of equipment or associated software malfunction, work with vendors and internal services to solve problems. Maintain ordering officer designations and knowledge of VA formulary and VA contractual requirements for procurement; order medications and supplies to meet anticipated patient care requirements; manage drug shortages and avoid waste. Serve as a backup for all department procurement activities. Perform all annual inventory functions in the inpatient pharmacy. Supervisory Activities Train, schedule, and supervise all pharmacy technicians and students, ensure all pharmacy policies and procedures are followed and maximize efficiency. Perform all performance appraisals for technical staff Train pharmacists and technicians on new equipment and processes. Education Demonstrate skill at using both written and verbal communication techniques in teaching others. Assist in new employee orientation, competency assessments, and mentoring as required. Program Management Serve on department or medical center committees as requested. Adhere to all medical center and department policies and procedures. Manage information security within areas of responsibility to ensure that computer system security and confidentiality of sensitive information is maintained, and that employee access to sensitive information is limited only to that which the employee requires to perform their duties. Report and address violations of information security. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The incumbent is administratively accountable to the Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisor. The incumbent is also accountable to the Associate Chief of Pharmacy Services for Operations and Chief, Pharmacy Service, or their designee, for certification, competency, and continuing education. OTHER SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION: Travel and Driving: The incumbent may be required to travel up to 25% of the time, which would require the incumbent to drive a government owned vehicle to travel for technical or professional training and to support remote healthcare system sites, as needed and/or directed by management. Must maintain a valid driver's license and possess the driving skills necessary to operate a vehicle safely in various weather and traffic conditions, securely and safely, while adhering to all vehicle and traffic regulations. A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. Must meet the requirements set forth in VA Handbook 5019 for incidental drivers. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

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