SUMMARY

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Lead Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in the accurate and efficient packaging and distribution of medications to patients.

• Meet the job requirements of a pharmacy technician.
• Fill all prescription orders accurately and label all products properly.
• Accurately tote and bag all products for each station at all facilities.
• Respect privacy and confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
• Train new technicians.
• Ensure all technicians correctly follow policies and procedures.
• Assist the pharmacist on duty.
• Ensure labels are printed and distributed.
• Ensure all technicians have assigned duties and if necessary move technicians based on workflow and the needs of the pharmacy at that time.
• Monitor the workflow dashboard.
• Answer technician questions and assist with troubleshooting.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The regular work schedule for this position is approximately 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) and may require additional hours/overtime as necessary. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus and Ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, and walk.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or GED; State license to handle medication, Pharmacy Technician Certification; or 1-3 years of pharmacy experience; or an equivalent mix of education and experience. CPHT certification preferred.

Computer Skills: Intermediate proficiency with Pharmacy and medication distribution software. Experience with long term care pharmacy software preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as medication documentation, business correspondence and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and business correspondence; ability to speak effectively, both in person and by telephone, to customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to understand and interpret statistical reports, data charts and graphs.