Pharmacy Technician Rover

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The main role of the procurement specialist is to locate key suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements with third party vendors for quality products at strategic pricing.  Work with pharmacy managers to manage inventory par levels to ensure the company needs are met. Maintain communication with all necessary parties to ensure accounts are in good standing and resolve any purchasing issues.  

DUTIES: Include the following (but are not limited - other duties may be assigned)

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions:

General

·        Negotiate purchase agreements with third party vendors for quality products and strategic pricing

·        Manage the inventory systems of the Pharmacy Division - purchasing, ordering, recalls, and returns.

·        Reviews performance of each inventory, identifies, and resolves inventory and/or system problems;

·        Collaborates with Pharmacy Operations Manager to establish inventory management procedures; strategically outsources purchasing with third party vendors

·        Reviews ongoing operations of the system to facilitate recommendations for changes to improve procedures;

·        Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

·        Plans, organizes and executes physical inventory counts

·        Invoice reconciliation with accounting department and vendors; ensure our accounts are in good standing and resolve any issues

·        Communicate with RX admin personnel, RX store personnel, other admin personnel, wholesalers, third party payors and manufacturer representatives

·        Initiate and vet conversations with new potential vendors

·        Pharmacy audits (i.e. controlled inventory audits)

·        Manage incoming deliveries by verifying or signing for shipments; unloading and proper storage including cold chain management and communication to necessary parties

Knowledge of:

• Inventory management, principles, and practices
• Computerized inventory record keeping systems
• Computer logic and support programs. (ie. Excel)
• Common business practices relating to the purchase, pricing, terms, shipment, credits, and payment for commodities and services.

Skills

· Well organized

· Detail oriented

· Good communication

Additional Requirements

· Use of personal vehicle for business; employee must have personal insurance coverage; employee will be compensated for mileage

· Delivery to different store locations, as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Physical Demands

Lift/Carry:

Stand

O (Occasionally)

10lbs. or less

O (Occasionally)

Walk

O (Occasionally)

11-20 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Sit

C (Constantly)

21-50 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Handling/Fingering

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs.

R (Rarely) with assistance

Reaching Outward

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs.

R (Rarely) with assistance

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Push/Pull:

Climb

R (Rarely)

12 lbs. or less

O (Occasionally)

Crawl

R (Rarely)

13-25 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs.

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs.

R (Rarely)

Crouching

R (Rarely)

Lift Floor to Waist

O (Occasionally)

Twisting/Turning

O (Occasionally)

Lift Overhead

O (Occasionally)

Gripping

R (Rarely)

Carry 2 Handed

O (Occasionally)

Finger Dexterity

F (Frequently)

Carry 1 Handed

O (Occasionally)

Kneeling

R (Rarely)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.