Facility: Wellstar MCG Health

Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor is responsible for providing and supervising technical support for pharmacy operations in accordance with The Georgia State Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission, DEA, USP 797, and any other

regulatory and accrediting agencies. The position will act in accordance with protocols, health-system policies and

procedures, applicable standards, and pharmacy best practices. The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor will also be

responsible for furthering the hospital's mission of education.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Hires, supervises, manages and evaluates pharmacy technicians in their respective areas and staff as needed. Provides and enhances the quality and delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients. Safely prepares medications for dispensing, sterile or non-sterile compounding while ensuring completeness and accuracy of documentation per hospital standards. Safely dispenses medications to patient care areas or other health care personnel ensuring all products are scanned according to hospital policy.

Actively participates in the development and implementation of performance/quality improvement and patient safety initiatives inside and outside the department, including medication event/adverse reaction reporting and follow-up, medication use evaluation/improvement, cost containment actions.

Supports the education and professional development of the Pharmacy Department and other hospital disciplines (nursing/medical/etc.). Precepts residents, pharmacy students, or pharmacy technicians asassigned. Participates collegially in the development of new programs, services, and practices, educational activities of the pharmacy department and medical team.

Manages the inventory and improves the inventory practices of the pharmacy, including ordering/receipt, storage, and perpetual inventory (as applicable). Also maintains medication safety and regulatory compliance by monitoring expiration dates and corresponding documentation, ensuring adequate supplies
on hand to meet current and projected future patient needs. Ensures temperatures are maintained and recorded per hospital policy.

Obtains/maintains needed credentials and training and engages in professional self-development. Completes medical center/pharmacy competency requirements by deadlines. Establishes regular meetings with manager. Enhances professional and technical knowledge/competency by attending seminars, continuing education programs, department meetings, etc. Demonstrates active membership/ service/leadership in professional organizations.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Cert Pharmacy Tech
• Cert Pharmacy Tech

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 years  Hospital pharmacy

Minimum 5 years hospital pharmacy and previous supervisory experience