Lead - Pharmacy Technician
Children's Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, TX

Job Title & Specialty Area: Team Leader Pharmacy, Technician

Department: Central Inpatient Operations

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Full Time, Night Shift; Hours will vary between 11am - 2:30am;

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children’s Health?
At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
This job is responsible for supervising the daily operational and personnel activities of the assigned work group of the Pharmacy Department. Oversight requires appropriate level of expertise to oversee the work group according to professional standards and practices.

Responsibilities:
* Performs all responsibilities of a Pharmacy Technician III including, but not limited to, compounding (sterile, non-sterile and formula), labeling and packaging medications
* Supervise the daily operations of the pharmacy technicians; participate in the selection, training, orientation and assignment of staff, assist in the development of standards of performance, evaluate employee performance and conduct disciplinary counseling when appropriate; process weekly timesheets; and initiate or make recommendations for personnel actions.
* Participate in the implementation and evaluation of new processes and/or equipment.
* Conducts staff huddles and meetings routinely; coordinates in-service education activities for technical staff.
* Ensure appropriate staffing, during call-ins, inclement weather or periods of increased workload.
* Respond to and resolve customer service issues brought forth by other departments or units as they relate to Pharmacy Services.
* Participate in performance improvement activities; assist in maintaining a continuous level of readiness for inspection by external groups.
* Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Work Schedule: Flexibility required to accommodate administrative responsibilities.

This posting is for the Night Shift Technician Team Leader. Work hours will be between 1100 am to 230 am. Including weekends as required to support operational need.

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 2 years job related experience Req

EDUCATION
* High school diploma or equivalent Req
* Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Pref
* Sterile Products Certification Req

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Current Texas registration as a Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Req
* Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers as required by CP 1.20 Life Support Course Requirements 90 Days Req
* Graduate of an accredited pharmacy technician training program (civilian or military) or equivalent Upon Hire Pref
* Chemotherapy Certification Upon Hire Pref
* PTCB Technician Certification Upon Hire Pref

JOB PROFILE
* Supervisor of a team; spends at least 50% of the time providing people leadership to a team
* Typical span of control: Administrative 12-15, Clinical 12-15, Support Services 15-17; e.g. Admin: Fin, IT, Legal, HR, Public Affairs; Support Services: EVS, Security, Engineering, Food Services;
* Plans and executes day to day operational needs
* Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback
* Provides input to employment decisions, and participates in performance reviews
* Works within established precedents and practices; receives guidance and oversight from a higher-level manager
* Monitors key day to day operational metrics
* Provides technical guidance to others on a frequent basis and rounds with employees in the team
* Demonstrates an understanding of Children's resource availability

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

 Holistic Benefits – How We’ll Care for You:

· Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

· 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

· Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

· Caregiver Leave

· Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement 

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.