Pharmacy Technician Supervisor

Graduation from a technician program in pharmacy technician and four (4) years of technical experience in pharmacy, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory/lead role.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

Valid State of Nevada Certification Pharmacy Technician and certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Additional Position Requirements

A minimum of four (4) years Pharmacy Technician experience and two (2) years of which were in a supervisory role in inpatient setting. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Knowledge of:
Modern principles of supervision; conflict resolution techniques; general chemistry; basic algebra; federal, state and/or county guidelines, rules and regulations associated with the distribution of medications; pharmacy standards of practice; department and hospital safety practice and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill in:

Supervising and evaluating staff; developing staffing plans; developing, implementing and enforcing methods, policies and procedures; preparing and monitoring budgets; applying customer service principles; using computers and related software applications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires handling medications classified as hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.