Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
About the role
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, performs administrative duties and performs Pharmacy Technician duties.
Duties/Accountabilities:
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Supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements.
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Coordinates the work flow of distribution areas by performing such duties as assigning tasks to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, establishing priorities, and ensuring completion of tasks.
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Provides work direction to assistant by performing duties such as checking, verifying, reviewing, adjusting, correcting, coordinating and/or assigning work to others.
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Provides orientation and training to new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants in areas such as safe handling of cytotoxic drugs, aseptic preparation of intravenous medications, the safe handling of chemotherapy medications, dispensary functions, and all aspects of assistant rotations to ensure standardization of procedures.
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Uses established criteria and in accordance with departmental policy, performs chemotherapy certification testing and evaluation by performing duties such as observing assistants in the day-to-day chemotherapy preparation and administering the written examination(s).
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Collates and prepares statistical workload reports using database and spreadsheet programs using Pharmacy computer systems.
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Oversees and monitors the quality assurance program for the Pharmacy, including distribution, purchasing and receiving areas.
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Performs Pharmacy Technician duties such as independently preparing, processing, or compounding prescriptions, and ensuring prescriptions are accurate, complete, and authentic; compounding parenteral solutions such as chemotherapy and other medications; performing the final check of a dispensed prescription; and transferring prescriptions to, and receiving prescriptions from, other pharmacies.
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Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
- Grade 12, and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician course plus three (3) year’s recent related experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Currently a registered Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of BC
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to keyboard.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer • BC Centre for Disease Control • BC Children's Hospital • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children • BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services • BC Renal • BC Transplant • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre • Cardiac Services BC • Perinatal Services BC • BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. • 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). • Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.
Pharmacy Technician Supervisor
About the role
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, performs administrative duties and performs Pharmacy Technician duties.
Duties/Accountabilities:
-
Supervises Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements.
-
Coordinates the work flow of distribution areas by performing such duties as assigning tasks to Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants, establishing priorities, and ensuring completion of tasks.
-
Provides work direction to assistant by performing duties such as checking, verifying, reviewing, adjusting, correcting, coordinating and/or assigning work to others.
-
Provides orientation and training to new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants in areas such as safe handling of cytotoxic drugs, aseptic preparation of intravenous medications, the safe handling of chemotherapy medications, dispensary functions, and all aspects of assistant rotations to ensure standardization of procedures.
-
Uses established criteria and in accordance with departmental policy, performs chemotherapy certification testing and evaluation by performing duties such as observing assistants in the day-to-day chemotherapy preparation and administering the written examination(s).
-
Collates and prepares statistical workload reports using database and spreadsheet programs using Pharmacy computer systems.
-
Oversees and monitors the quality assurance program for the Pharmacy, including distribution, purchasing and receiving areas.
-
Performs Pharmacy Technician duties such as independently preparing, processing, or compounding prescriptions, and ensuring prescriptions are accurate, complete, and authentic; compounding parenteral solutions such as chemotherapy and other medications; performing the final check of a dispensed prescription; and transferring prescriptions to, and receiving prescriptions from, other pharmacies.
-
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience
- Grade 12, and graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician course plus three (3) year’s recent related experience, including one (1) year in a supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Currently a registered Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of BC
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to supervise.
- Ability to organize work.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to keyboard.
- Ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
About Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA)
PHSA plans, manages and evaluates selected specialty and province-wide health care services across B.C., working with the five geographic health authorities to deliver province-wide solutions that improve the health of British Columbians. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Our programs and services include: BC Cancer • BC Centre for Disease Control • BC Children's Hospital • Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children • BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services • BC Renal • BC Transplant • BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre • Cardiac Services BC • Perinatal Services BC • BC Emergency Health Services. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development. • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. • 13 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. • PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). • Perks including onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.
PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.