Pharmacy Technician Supervisor I - Vancouver Production Center

Detailed Overview

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor operates in accordance with the scope of practice and standards of practice for Pharmacy Technicians as outlined by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and unit specific protocols;

supervises Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and other designated staff; performs pharmacy technician duties, as required.

Responsibilities Supervises Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and other designated staff by performing duties such as scheduling and coordinating work assignments, evaluating employee performance and determining related training and orientation requirements.

In collaboration with the Professional Practice Leader or designate, implements and maintains practice standards, policies and procedures;

ensures safety practices are adhered to. Participates in the quality assurance program within the assigned area. Processes clinically reviewed and approved medication orders for distribution to a patient, client, or resident.

Receives prescriptions (verbal and non-verbal) from practitioners and ensures that prescriptions are complete and authentic by performing duties such as verifying allergy status and / or demographics.

Prepares and processes prescriptions by performing duties such as entering orders, counting, measuring, packaging or re-packaging medications and compounding various sterile pharmaceutical products according to established procedures.

Pre-packages oral, liquid and topical medications into unit-of-use format. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of dispensed prescriptions prepared by self or others by verifying order entries, and / or performing the final check of dispensed prescriptions.

Processes prescriptions for temporary inpatient leave of absence by methods such as reviewing, translating and converting existing inpatient medication orders previously reviewed and approved by a pharmacist.

Enters and ensures the accuracy and completeness of drug and personal health information in the pharmacy information system.

Transfers prescriptions to and receives prescriptions from other pharmacies. Maintains accurate records such as medication verification and the results of quality assurance checks.

Performs other related duties, as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Grade 12, graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program and two years' recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current practicing registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Skills and Abilities Ability to supervise.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to keyboard. Ability to organize work. Ability to operate related equipment.