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Job Description:

This position supervises pharmacy technicians, technician trainees, and supportive personnel and supports pharmacy leadership in directing technical and operational functions of the pharmacy. The incumbent provides leadership, education, training, and guidance for pharmacy caregivers and supportive personnel. The incumbent participates in the hiring, onboarding, scheduling, evaluation, and performance management of pharmacy technicians. The incumbent prepares schedules and organizes technician coverage to ensure departmental needs are consistently met. This position ensures excellence in the technical aspects of pharmacy practice.

Schedule

This position is a full-time salary position that typically will work 8-hrs shifts M-F evenings and 1 weekend per quarter but flexibility is required since coverage for the team is expected (about 50% of the time). Some 10-hour shifts and potentially some other shift-times if needed for projects.

This position supports Pharmacy Services in select Ambulatory Care and Acute Care locations. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor must directly lead at least 5 pharmacy caregivers.This position will oversee approx. 10 technicians.

Job Essentials

Leads and manages a group of pharmacy technicians in area of practice.

Provides extraordinary experiences to support patients, pharmacists, pharmacy learners, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals in areas of responsibility.

Communicates effectively with caregivers and stakeholders regarding responsibilities and identified concerns.

Maintains competence in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and feedback as needed.

Understands and complies with all state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines related to their specific area of practice.

Participates and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Healthcare.

Ensures delivery of medications, information, and services in a professional, timely manner.

Actively engages in department and team goals, activities, and projects.

Ensures appropriate supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s). Clearly understands and directs others when a pharmacist is required to verify tasks and activities.

Participates in quality improvement activities and seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.

Teaches and demonstrates positive interactions, professionalism, collaborative working environments, and excellence in pharmacy technician practice. Mentors and holds reporting technicians accountable to the same standards.

Responsible for departmental human resource functions including hiring, terminating, onboarding, scheduling, payroll approval evaluation, completing check-ins, and performance management under the guidance of pharmacy department leadership. Prepares schedules and organizes technician coverage to ensure departmental needs are consistently met

Reviews, develops, implements, and ensures accountability for compliance with policies, procedures, protocols, and processes, as well as positive working relationships.

Maintains all appropriate training materials and documentation of skills.

Actively participates in and develops quality, patient safety, and efficiency improvement projects and initiatives engaging staff and leadership as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Current pharmacy technician license in the state of practice.

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National pharmacy technician certification.

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Three years of relevant pharmacy experience

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Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents (where applicable).

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Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree.

One year of management or supervisory experience.

Advanced computer skills.

Strong communication skills; also problem solving, dispute resolution, team building skills .

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.

Anticipated job posting close date:

05/03/2024

Location:

Primary Childrens Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$26.02 - $39.59

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.

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We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery.

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Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/peak-program/)

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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