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About the Role

The pharmacy buyer/technician is responsible for the selection, procurement, and distribution of pharmaceuticals with the advice and direction of SJH pharmacists.

Responsibilities

• Determines items to be ordered based on pre-established pars or utilization.
• Serves as a liaison between wholesaler, vendors, GPO, and the department.
• Places orders daily directly to the wholesaler or secondary means if the website is inaccessible.
• Places orders directly to vendors for items available by direct order only.
• Enters all purchase order information into the SJH MM computer module.
• Receives and verifies all items ordered against items received, except controlled drugs.
• Receives and restocks inventory upon receipt of orders from the supplier, except controlled drugs.
• Signs and codes all POs and invoices, and sends them to accounts payable.
• Maintains relationships with "short supply" vendors.
• Maintains the pharmacy drug dictionary by updating NDC numbers and defining alternate numbers.
• Verifies that all received items can be scanned.
• Ensures uninterrupted supply and distribution of medications during computer downtime.
• Participates in annual inventory.
• Orders supplies from in-house sources.
• Generates computer refill lists for non-Pyxis stocked items and IV items.
• Fills medications from computer-generated labels.
• Runs Pyxis reports to charge patients and replace stock.
• Fills stock requisitions and charges the appropriate unit.
• Assures adequate inventory levels by writing needed items on the reorder sheet.
• Makes regular rounds to nursing units to pick up orders and deliver medications.
• Delivers items to the loading dock for distribution to off-site locations.
• May travel to off-site locations to maintain Pyxis and perform stock functions.
• Answers the telephone, identifies self and department, and relays information.
• Maintains the department in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs pharmacy and nursing unit inspections for outdated medications.
• Organizes outdated or overstock medication for return or destruction.
• Responsible for returned PCA and epidural pump disinfection.
• Repacks bulk medications into unit doses, calculating expiration dates.
• Performs aseptic manipulation of sterile products under pharmacist supervision.
• Functions during various "code" situations.

Requirements

• High School graduate with computer skills.
• Previous pharmacy technician and buyer experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 20 pounds.
• Must possess attention to detail and easily distinguish between similar drug names.
• Must be able to remain calm and function in stressful situations.

Skills

• Computer skills
• Pharmacy technician experience
• Buyer experience
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between similar drug names
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Aseptic manipulation of sterile products

Location

• Pharmacy department
• Other areas of the hospital
• Some off-campus sites

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Previous pharmacy technician and buyer experience preferred

Education Level

• High School graduate

About the Company

• This job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature and level of work being performed.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• All employees are expected to understand and adhere to the Standards/Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Ensure all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan.
• Compliance with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory expectations, quality and department standards, etc.