Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Company: Yale New Haven Health System
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities 1. Customer Service Quality r na. tDemonstrate and promote CHAMP Behaviors r nb. tConduct service recovery appropriately and effectively r nc. tCoordinate the identification, communication, and resolution of issues relating to daily operational and administrative activities.2. Personnel/Departmental Management r na. tLead, manage, and direct a diverse workforce. r nb. tWork alongside managers, other supervisors, and charge pharmacists to coordinate and oversee operations of the department, including, but not limited to: coordination of sick calls, breaks, and other day to day technical and administrative activities. r nc. tPrepare and adjust work schedules and personnel assignments to best meet departmental needs including scheduling of breaks for staff as needed. r nd. tCoordinate and oversee assigned shifts to ensure all shift responsibilities are being met according to established time frames. r ne. tSupervise and oversee daily pharmacy staff operations, assuring that all assigned duties occur in an accurate and timely manner. r nf. tIndependently troubleshoot operational pharmacy issues and assist in resolution. r ng. tServe as a point person for resolution of technical issues, including, pharmacy hardware and software issues. Escalation as necessary, but maintain a presence as appropriate until satisfactory resolution of issue is observed.3. Medication Safety, Regulatory Affairs, and Quality Assurance r na. tEnsure compliance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures. r nb. tEnsure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations as necessary. r nc. tIdentify and participate in ongoing quality assurance activities to ensure operational efficiency for all aspects of Pharmacy Services.4. Leadership r na. tCoordinate staff meetings and other staff forums as necessary for the department. r nb. tOversee preparation and implementation of staff competencies. r nc. tEncourage and stimulate excellence among employees in work habits, area maintenance, mutual respect, customer service and other activities directly or indirectly related to patient care. r nd. tIdentify and escalate concerns related to the provision of pharmacy care. r ne. tActively participate in staff developmental projects. r nf. tBe a standard-bearer for positive change for the advancement of departmental goals. r ng. tMentor and coach pharmacy personnel. r nh. tResponsible for staff growth plans and performance reviews to ensure ongoing development of staff. r ni. tParticipate in, provide formal feedback of, and support the training/education of new staff and students. This includes, but is not limited to, pharmacists, technicians, residents, student pharmacists, student technicians and volunteers. r nj. tServe as a role model to pharmacy staff. r nk. tEffectively demonstrates the principles and conduct consistent with a High Reliability Organization.5. Communication Skills r na. tAppropriately manage, triage, and follow-up various inquiries, when appropriate, in a timely and professional manner. r nb. tResponsible for the ongoing development and motivation of staff by assuring the timey resolution of personnel issues, ongoing communication of performance expectations and the completion of performance reviews. r nc. tMaintain and encourage communication between staff and management groups. r nd. tIdentify and communicate pharmacy and/or hospital related concerns, errors, improvements, or general observations to management as appropriate. r ne. tCommunicate the status of projects, staff concerns, and problems to management on a regular basis.6. Fiscal/Volume Results r na. tDemonstrate fiscal responsibility in the pharmacy area r nb. tContribute to departmental fiscal planning, cost-reduction and containment, and revenue recovery. r nc. tProvide staffing levels which are consistent with fluctuating department needs. r nd. tPlan and monitor the use of staffing time and employee benefits in a fiscally responsible manner, taking into consideration the utilization of casual status staff, part-time staff, and overtime expenditures. r ne. tResponsible for monitoring and reporting quality indicators, work volume statistics, and project statuses. r nf. tStaff one shift per two-week period in the respective pharmacy area, according to the needs of the department (10% staffing), as workload dictates. QualificationsEDUCATIONAssociate or bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred.EXPERIENCE3-5 years of experience as a pharmacy technician, with a strong working knowledge of pharmacy operations is required. Prior experience in a hospital pharmacy setting strongly preferred. Formal or informal leadership experience strongly preferred, as evidenced by project work, committee membership, career ladder advancement, and/or experience as lead technician or coordinator.LICENSURECurrent registration/licensure or eligible for registration (within 45 days of hire) as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of employment, as outlined by the respective state regulatory agencies. Active National Pharmacy Technician certification required (CPhT); CPhT-Adv credential preferred.SPECIAL SKILLSAbility to direct a diverse workforce. Ability to manage and remain effective with multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of and proficient in the operation and use of computer-based information systems to facilitate all aspects of patient care. Knowledgeable of Quality Improvement processes and capable of implementing concepts. Exercises a professional tone of communication, both verbal and non-verbal, to all staff, both within the department and house-wide. Must demonstrate expertise/mentorship/project management in the area of supervision. Proficiency and mastery of various technology utilized in the provision of pharmacy care required. Must have achieved technical expertise in the area of current employment.YNHHS Requisition ID27870

Keywords: Yale New Haven Health System, Bridgeport , Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Other , Bridgeport, Connecticut