Lead Pharmacy Technician - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead Pharmacy Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Medical City Dallas which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

Medical City Dallas, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Lead Pharmacy Technician where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and according to State Board of Pharmacy regulations, the Lead Pharmacy Tech will perform assigned duties involving preparation, distribution, and billing of pharmaceuticals, and will be responsible for other tasks as assigned.  They will assist the manager with overseeing the daily operations of the pharmacy department as well as assist in the maintenance of controlled substance documentation/paperwork, and controlled substance surveillance.  They will also assist the manager is making the technician schedules and makes recommendations to the Director and Manager regarding performance evaluation.   This position will require a minimum of 1 years previous IV roomexperience.

What You Will Do In This Role:

• Identifies critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner
• Completes all education requirements and/or other activities needed to maintain competency
• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Interacts in person and by phone with hospital personnel politely and appropriately
• Accurately maintains and coordinates required documentation logs
• Provide direction and training to other technicians as assigned.
• Assists in the supervision of other technicians to ensure that policies and procedures and regulatory requirements are uniformly and consistently followed.
• Responsible for maintaining medication storage and security as per regulatory requirements throughout the organization
• Accurately performs audits (i.e. anesthesia, overrides, billing, etc.) as assigned.
• Performs and monitors compliance for quality control and performance improvement functions as assigned
• Accurately performs and documents monthly medication storage area inspections as assigned
• Performs and supervises other technicians for administrative billing functions as assigned
• Completes and monitors OR charges in a timely manner as assigned
• Assists the pharmacists in clinical reviews as assigned (i.e. medication reconciliation, triaging reports, etc).
• Performs Technician scheduling as assigned
• Complies and supervises ongoing processes to monitor outdates as per policy and procedures
• Performs receiving and check in of medication/supply orders as defined in policy and notifies the pharmacy inventory manager/buyer of any shortages, overages or product damage.
• Manages drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste.
• Performs the role of the Inventory Manager/buyer when that person is not available or as assigned.
• Works with Inventory Manager, IV room and utilizes EXP reports to reduce expirations and waste in the ADC
• Identifies, analyzes and evaluates data from a variety of sources as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Practice and adhere to the “ Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”

What qualifications you will need:

• Associate or Bachelors Degree preferred
• TX State Board Registrations required (Registered Pharmacy Tech)
• Minimum of 3 years hospital 
• Supervisor experience preferred
• IV room experience is required

Medical City Dallas is recognized for its advanced medical facilities and commitment to excellence in patient care. We are an 895+ bed tertiary care center. Our medical team consists of more than 1,500 physicians, many are recognized as the world's best in their specialties. Patients travel to Medical City Dallas from all over the United States and from other countries. We offer sophisticated treatment by our 400+ in-house physician specialists. Medical City Dallas has a full-service adult hospital and pediatric hospital. We have separate adult and pediatric emergency rooms, outpatient clinics and diagnostic centers. Our providers have access to state-of-the-art technology and are pioneering new medical procedures to accommodate patient needs. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Pharmacy Technician opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.