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The Lead Pharmacy Technician will be responsible to ensure the prompt, accurate, and effective delivery of medication and services to patients. This position
will assist in overseeing the operations in the department, and will be a valuable administrator for technician workflow.
Essential Functions
• Assists in the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications and preparation and labeling of sterile products under a pharmacist supervision.
• Obtains medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital by interviewing patients, family members, hospital,
physician offices if applicable, and other facility and retail pharmacy records and documents in system.
• Responsible for inventory management and retrieves and reviews inventory and returned medications, assessing expiration date, product integrity,
and labeling appropriateness prior to placing in stock.
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the standards established for all STAT medication requests.
• Triages phone calls and pharmacy requests.
• Provides medications and supplies to the various automated dispensing equipment, utilizes medication packaging machines, and monitors
equipment required for medication dispensing for continued safe functioning, if applicable. Trouble shoots and maintains these devices and verifies
expiration dates.
• Participates in initiatives to promote quality and leads changes to provide safe, efficient workflows. Troubleshoots issues and barriers to success with
leadership.
• Communicates medication issues and concerns and pharmacy related information and updates with staff and other departments.
• Mentors and trains assigned staff, including but not limited to students, new hires, and employees learning new roles.
• Assists with operational gaps and changes in staffing and provides coverage when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Experience
Certification and Licensure
Required Skills
Overview
About the Organization
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
The Lead Pharmacy Technician will be responsible to ensure the prompt, accurate, and effective delivery of medication and services to patients. This position
will assist in overseeing the operations in the department, and will be a valuable administrator for technician workflow.
Essential Functions
• Assists in the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications and preparation and labeling of sterile products under a pharmacist supervision.
• Obtains medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital by interviewing patients, family members, hospital,
physician offices if applicable, and other facility and retail pharmacy records and documents in system.
• Responsible for inventory management and retrieves and reviews inventory and returned medications, assessing expiration date, product integrity,
and labeling appropriateness prior to placing in stock.
• Responds in a timely manner to meet the standards established for all STAT medication requests.
• Triages phone calls and pharmacy requests.
• Provides medications and supplies to the various automated dispensing equipment, utilizes medication packaging machines, and monitors
equipment required for medication dispensing for continued safe functioning, if applicable. Trouble shoots and maintains these devices and verifies
expiration dates.
• Participates in initiatives to promote quality and leads changes to provide safe, efficient workflows. Troubleshoots issues and barriers to success with
leadership.
• Communicates medication issues and concerns and pharmacy related information and updates with staff and other departments.
• Mentors and trains assigned staff, including but not limited to students, new hires, and employees learning new roles.
• Assists with operational gaps and changes in staffing and provides coverage when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.
#STC
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
Experience
- Revelvant experience required. Prefer candidates with hospital experience, worked closely with the pharmacy manager/supervisor in implementing projects, quality initiatives, staff training; and has other leadership skills/experiences.
Certification and Licensure
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) (must be obtained within 6 months of hire date)
Required Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Delegation Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Teamwork Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Keyboarding
- Leadership Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Multi Line Telephone Operational Skills
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
- Project Management Skills
- Relationship-Building Skills
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Team Player
Overview
About the Organization
With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.
Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.
At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.
Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
