What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Specialist for Education position at MI_SJMHS Trinity Health - Michigan?
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Department: In-patient Pharmacy Location: Trinity Health Ann Arbor About the Department The inpatient pharmacy at Trinity Health Ann Arbor is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, servicing inpatients, the emergency department, operating rooms and multiple procedural areas. Clean room operations are accredited by Joint Commission for adherence to the highest standards of USP 797 and 800. Trinity Health Ann Arbor is also the lead location for the national Trinity Health Pharmacy Education and Advancement of Technicians (THE-PEAT) training program to educate pharmacy students to become PTCB, licensed Pharmacy Technicians. Position Purpose Develops and implements the Pharmacy Technician education and orientation program. Duties include planning, developing, facilitating, implementing, and conducting staff orientation and continuing education programs. Development and documentation of policies and procedures related to education for pharmacy services. Assumes accountability for specific projects and/or activities. Analyzes, designs, implements, mentors, and assist in the evaluation of pharmacy technicians during their orientation period. Performs independent judgement, advanced technical skills, and creative problem solving. Demonstrates performance that consistently meets quality assurance standards. Maintains Pharmacy Technician skills staffing one shift per week. Status available: Full-time Education: Minimum of six months specialized training beyond high school. Experience: Minimum one-year experience at the pharmacy technician level. Licensure / Certification: Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Michigan is required. Typical responsibilities: Develops, updates, and conducts orientation and in-service training programs for the Inpatient Pharmacy technicians. Develops, implements, and monitors new educational programs for Pharmacy technicians. Develops preceptor program and monitors progress and skills of new employees with input from preceptors. Develops departmental policies/procedures and skills checklists related to education and staff development. Participates in interviewing and hiring new employees. Assists manager with performance planning process for new employees. Collaborates with Pharmacy Leadership on pharmacy projects, assist with the training and implementation of new projects. As delegated, assumes lead role for specific projects including design, implementation and evaluation. Assures completion within budgeted timelines. Provides support to individuals and/or groups initiating work redesign, process improvement activities, and post implementation process revision or modification of tools/documents etc. Functions as a staff technician and specialist technician as workload dictates. Serves as a liaison with Pharmacy Management. Develops flexible workflow patterns, staffing models, and efficient distributive procedures to deliver high quality, patient-centered, pharmaceutical services. Evaluates employee proficiency, determines when additional training or re-testing is necessary, and develops a plan for performance improvement and subsequent monitoring. Initiates and maintains departmental orientation manuals and training checklists. Compiles data and presents recommendations and justification for technician promotion, demotion, or termination to Pharmacy Management, as appropriate. Monitors, documents and coaches technicians on compliance with departmental and SJMHS policies and procedures. Provides guidance and direction to employees to assist with their development as technicians. Provides revision recommendations to Pharmacy Leadership regarding pharmacy policies. Total Rewards and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
