PHARMACY TECH - BUYER I

• Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes

• The Technician I, Health Systems Pharmacy provides assistance to the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy

• Activities include the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns

• The Technician I, Health Systems Pharmacy ensures that all orders are reviewed by a registered pharmacist and records all activity in compliance with regulatory and company guidelines

• This job frequently communicates with customers to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment of all orders

• Assists pharmacists in filling prescription orders as permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy

• Prepares medication for dispensing, packaging and shipment

• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out of date items from the inventory

• Enters medical supply orders in pharmacy system

• Communicates with all customers (patients, clinics, care-givers, physicians) in an amicable and professional manner

• Processes returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction

• Inputs patient data and prescription information into the pharmacy information management system

• Maintains knowledge of and abides by all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations

• Applies acquired knowledge and skills to complete standard tasks

• Readily learns and applies new information and methods to work in assigned area

• Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications

• Works on routine assignments that require some problem resolution

• Works within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods

• Adheres to all quality guidelines

• Works under moderate degree of supervision

• Work typically involves regular review of output by work lead or supervisor

• Refers complex unusual problems to supervisor

• Certification and Licensure as a Pharmacy Technician
• Registered with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Five (5) years experience in a healthcare setting
• Three (3) to five (5 )years purchasing experience may be substituted in lieu of formal training or education
• Pharmacy Technician License.
• Must have valid Texas driver's license
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing, Computer literate
• Excellent communication and analytical skills

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