PHARMACY TECHNICIAN LEAD - Baptist Health Care

Under the direct supervision of the director of inpatient pharmacy services, directs and supervises assigned technical personnel and assumes responsibility for technical support activities within the pharmacy department. Trains all supportive personnel and ensures the maintenance of all standards of the pharmacy. Translates pharmacy policy and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy in accordance with Joint Commission; always represent the pharmacy department in a professional manner. Completes all necessary requirements for evaluations, performance improvement, interviewing and dismissal of pharmacy technicians. May also be required to perform a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit dose drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program including all aspects of labeling and preparation of medication, inventory control, medication delivery, and sterile product compounding as necessary to meet workload demand.

The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree, Completion of a Pharmacy Technician program approved by the State of Florida or eligible for State registration
• One year of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting is required
• Pharmacy Technician Registration in the State of Florida
• Knowledge with pharmacy computer systems and word processing software
• Demonstrates competency in IV Preparation
• Knowledge of inventory control procedures including narcotic record keeping and unit dose medication systems.