Supervisor, Pharmacy Technical position at UPMC in Pittsburgh

UPMC is at present looking to employ Supervisor, Pharmacy Technical on Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:49:29 GMT. UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor, Pharmacy Technical to help support the PUH-Pharmacy Department for its UPMC Presbyterian location. Supervise the daily operational functions of the department, specifically the Medication Delivery Assistants. Act as liaison between pharmacists, physicians, and other health professionals on matters pertaining to pharmacy operational activities...

Supervisor, Pharmacy Technical

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Description: UPMC is at present looking to employ Supervisor, Pharmacy Technical right now, this position will be depute in Pennsylvania. More details about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a Full-Time Supervisor, Pharmacy Technical to help support the PUH-Pharmacy Department for its UPMC Presbyterian location.

Supervise the dail! y operational functions of the department, specifically the Medication Delivery Assistants. Act as liaison between pharmacists, physicians, and other health professionals on matters pertaining to pharmacy operational activities and patient care. Assume supervisory responsibility for department employees engaged in providing pharmacy operational activities to the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Assure high quality, accurate, expedient, and complete pharmacy services for centralized and

decentralized operations through the supervision of pharmacy personnel. Work to coordinate
daily activities of the pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

• Oversee the packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients according to

established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Continuously evaluate policies and
procedures and is alert to opportunities to improve the quality and extent of pharmacy services

Participate in the development of policy and procedure! s for the department and provides the

direct supervision necessary to ensure adherence to such

• Prepare, implement, and monitor the capital and operating fiscal budgets
• Assist the Director in recruitment of pharmacy staff. Ensure that all of the staff are oriented to

and prepared to perform all job performance standards. Measure the performance of
employees and conduct annual performance appraisals. Identify personnel and performance
problems and when appropriate counsels employees and initiates disciplinary and/or
corrective action in conjunction with the Director

• Coordinate or perform all pharmacy scheduling activities to assure adequate coverage to

provide quality and efficient pharmacy operational services

• In conjunction with Pharmacy Leadership, provide or direct the provision of training necessary

to ensure competency of non-professional employees and skills maintena! nce. Recognize
employee potential and proficiency, and facilitates personal and professional growth

• Establish and maintain effective communication mechanisms within the department to ensure

information is communicated to and between all departmental and hospital staff

• Oversee the purchasing and inventory control function. Determine drug quantity stock level and

ensure adherence to all cost savings initiatives. Ensure compliance with DEA regulations
concerning procurement and purchasing of controlled substances

• Ensure department compliance with all regulatory requirements including JCAHO,

Pennsylvania Department of Health, FDA, DEA, and OSHA. Maintain the department in
compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations with regard to the practice of pharmacy

• Ensure patient safety through ensuring appropriate staffing so that pharmacy department

continually provi! des optimum pharmaceutical care; adjusts staffing schedule as necessary! to
account for employee sick time, leaves, vacations, etc., and/or periods of high patient census

• Remain abreast of developments in the field through continuing education, professional

literature, participation in professional organizations, and communication with peers in other
organizations and on staff. Remain abreast of developments in the changing environment of
healthcare with regard to pharmaceutical services

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 4 years total experience: 2 years of hospital operations experience plus 2 years of supervisory

experience

• Experience in a pediatric hospital pharmacy practice preferred
• Analytical/problem solving ability necessary to participate in the development of department

procedures and goals

• Participate in the analyses of operational problem and proposals and direct inventory control.
• Interper! sonal skills necessary to interact with all levels of hospital personnel, communicate with

vendors, and cooperate with the nursing and medical staffs

• Supervisory skills necessary to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities of both

professional and non-professional employees

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner to manage multiple projects
• Personal computer skills

Licensure/Certifications

• Act 73 FBI

Salary Range:
15.30

20.35

25.39

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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This position will be opened on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 18:49:29 GMT

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