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Pharmacy Tech Supervisor
- Trinity Health (Syracuse, NY)
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Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
MISSION STATEMENT
We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
VISION
To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.
CORE VALUES
In the spirit of good **Stewardship** , we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, **Reverence** in honoring the dignity of every person, **Excellence** in expecting the best of ourselves and others; **Integrity** in being faithful to who we say we are.
RELATIONSHIP-BASED CAREGUIDING PRINCIPLES
Caring and healing practices are found in relationships, communication and the hospital setting. Patients are actively involved in their care and experience a therapeutic relationship with the caregiver. Patient care is designed to meet patient and family needs while taking into account the unique needs of each patient. These values are consistent in practice and include patient advocacy, safety and education. Teamwork promotes clinical excellence and is rooted in effective communication, accountability and continuity of care and respect for
co-workers. Caring leaders create an environment in which caring relationships happen. These leaders emerge from all levels of the network helping to create a shared vision reflecting the mission, vision, and values of St. Joseph’s.
POSITION SUMMARY
The coordinator is responsible for the daily operations, staff, service or function assigned.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
+ Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline with one to two years progressive experience in the field. Advanced degree is a plus/requirement, depending on specific service needs and/or requirements. Ideally the candidate will have some supervisory experience.
+ Or, AAS degree in appropriate discipline with progressive experience in the field will be considered based on specific department needs and/or requirements.
+ Or, high school graduate with a minimum of six years progressive experience in the field and additional supervisory training based on specific service need. Certification/licensure as required by regulatory agency.
+ Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, SKILLS, OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS
+ Strong written and oral communication skills.
+ Strong interpersonal, motivational and conflict resolution skills.
+ Strong participatory management, team building and administrative skills.
+ Broad based knowledge of related regulatory compliance requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND HAZARDS
Exposure Class I or II, service specific – limited exposure to situation which could cause serious illness or injury (II), routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids, excretions or secretions (I).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Medium work: Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, push and pull.
WORK CONTACT GROUP
All services, employees, medical staff, patients, visitors, vendors, various regulatory and professional agencies.
**SUPERVISED BY:** Director or Manager
**SUPERVISES:** Staff
**CAREER PATH:** Manager
GENERAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Management
+ Works closely with service management regarding daily operational issues including short, mid and long-range planning and coordination of the overall department. Provides reports and data relating to the ongoing status of the service assigned.
+ Coordinates the internal service operations as well as coordination with other departments, while providing leadership and support to the service assigned.
+ Works with supervisor and/or staff depending on the service size and structure.
Financial
+ Participates in the monitoring, control and reporting variances to the assigned service budget.
+ Signing authority as assigned by the Director.
Operational
+ Ensures the daily operations of the service, including but not limited to scheduling, personnel, safety, coordination, communication, project/work flow and performance of staff duties as required and assigned.
+ Provides consultation to other services or areas as required.
Human Resources:
+ Assists in the recruitment, development, retention and evaluation of staff.
+ Monitors all personnel issues.
Communications:
+ Communicates with service management on all relevant financial, operational and human resource issues.
+ Facilitates open communication throughout all levels of services.
+ Serves as a resource for information about the service in particular and the network in general.
+ Effectively educates the patient/family in specialty area.
+ Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.
Researcher:
+ Participates in Performance Improvement and Monitoring.
+ Applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice.
Specific Performance Criteria:
+ Develops and Coordinates training of all new technical staff and annual/as needed competency assessment of current staff.
+ Manages automated dispensing cabinet system including instillation, maintenance, upgrades and optimization.
+ Manages the adding, editing and deleting users in the BD Pyxis System.
+ Works with nursing leadership to prevent and investigate controlled substance diversion by running reports, rounding with nursing leadership and supporting investigation as needed.
+ Is responsible for the creation monthly and daily work schedules for all the technicians.
+ Ensures bi-weekly tine cards for pharmacy technicians are complete and accurate.
+ Directly oversees controlled substance ordering, inventory control and diversion prevention.
+ Contributes to the development of the pharmacy by projects, task force and committee involvement including Pyxis implementation and the conversion to Togethercare.
+ Oversees monthly unit inspections ensuring they are completed on time, documented and any opportunities for improvement are escalated.
Pay Range based on experience and department: $26.10-37.50
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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