PHARMACY TECH BUYER

Description: DESCRIPTION OF POSITION This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, Administration, Human Resources, applicants, and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. POPULATION SERVED The position involves direct patient care for a population of patients between the ages of 18 and older. Age specific experience and/or special training and/or expertise is required to serve this population. POSITION SUMMARY The Pharmacy Technician Buyer completes a variety of Pharmacy tasks and services and is responsible for the daily operations of the pharmacy within established policies and guidelines of the Pharmacy Department. This position does not provide direct care to patients. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and a current California Pharmacy Technician license. Must work efficiently under broad guidelines established by the State Board of Pharmacy for supportive personnel and must frequently exercise judgment in decision making. Must understand the limitations of his/her drug knowledge, and must be able to communicate effectively both personally and professionally. Must possess the ability to handle information in a confidential manner and maintain a high degree of accuracy. Ability to maintain assigned work hours : Requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours. A hospital Pharmacy Technician Buyer is in charge of purchasing and maintaining inventory within the pharmacies and drug repositories of the hospital. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Managing pharmacy inventory and independently approving purchasing orders based on pharmacy budget Answering phone calls from pharmacy staff in regards to pharmacy inventory and/or questions on pharmacy budgeting. Following current inventory management and ordering procedures as well as innovating such procedures Monitor, communicate and manage medication shortages Maintain in implement new cost saving efforts Review missed opportunities weekly Complete returns to vendors and other facilities Assist in inventory preparation Filling and labeling a prescription bottle Compounding specialty medications Perform pharmacy calculations, and maintain efficiency and accuracy Answering phone calls from customers or physicians, as well as vendors. Facilitate ordering through multiple vendors Provide good customer service through compassion and efficiency Requirements: DEMANDS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK, EQUIPMENT USAGE, AND WORK ENVIRONMENT PERCENTAGE OF WORK TIME 1-33% 34-66% 67-100% Standing/Walking X Sitting X Twisting X Lifting/Carrying X Pushing/Pulling X Climbing (Ascending/descending) X Bending/Stooping X Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods X Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods X Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods X LIFTING REQUIREMENTS – Individuals in patient care positions are required to lift a patient with or without assistance. 2-10 Pounds X 11-20 Pounds X 21-30 Pounds X 31-40 Pounds X 41-50 Pounds X 51 Pounds or More X WORKING ENVIRONMENT Working in hot, cold, wet surroundings X Working outdoors X Working with or near chemicals X Working near radiation sources X Potential exposure to communicable diseases X Working with hazardous waste materials X Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require X Using hand tools X Operating vehicle X Potential for cuts and bruises X EXCHANGE OF IDEAS Ability to express or exchange…

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