Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE

Procures, stores, and distributes pharmaceuticals, diagnostic agents, intravenous solutions and related equipment and supplies for all Saint Joseph Mercy Health System sites. Facilitates the distribution of pharmacy products across all operational units within the SJMHS.   Monitors and maintains the pharmacy inventory using accepted industry inventory management techniques, information management systems, and technological enhancements.  Responsible for the repackaging of products not commercially available in unit doses or needing a readable bar code.  Processes and maintains related documentation as required by licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies. This position maintains the hospital formulary in hospital computer systems and bills medications requested by other departments, as necessary.  The ILT coordinates the medications and equipment in ALS boxes and represents the hospital at ALS regional meetings. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:       High school graduate or GED equivalent. Minimum of one year education in related field, such as general business, computers, or inventory/operations management

Experience:     Minimum of two years of progressively more responsible work experience as a hospital Pharmacy Technician or related experience including knowledge of the drug distribution process, experienced in drug formulary inventory control and billing processes.

Licensure:       Current State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to perform basic to advanced mathematical calculations.  Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with all levels of Health System staff, manufacturers, and suppliers.  Ability to present and perform in a professional manner, which commands respect, demonstrates a high level of competency, and encourages collegiality. General knowledge of computers, software applications, and hardware configurations such as procurement and inventory systems, electronic spreadsheets, data base management software, word processing software, diverse system integration software, and bar code systems and equipment.  Ability to stand for long periods of time and/or walk long distances without difficulty.  Ability to handle hazardous, flammable, corrosive, anti-neoplastic items, drugs and IV boxes weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally moving IV carts weighing up to 1,100 pounds.  Ability to function with a high degree of accuracy to complete tasks. Analytical and cognitive skills to evaluate systems logistics and design effective work processes. Organizational skills to manage multiple activities competing for limited time and resources without sacrificing quality, timeliness, and/or completeness. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Places purchase orders, receives pharmacy supplies, confirms product integrity, accuracy and expiration dating according to department standards.  Collaborates with suppliers to resolve discrepancies or other problems.  Restocks in appropriate storage locations. Responsible for the receipt and restock of medication and supplies. Is responsible for managing various ordering platforms for procuring pharmaceuticals.
• Participates in the establishment of appropriate inventory levels for pharmacy products at all points of service and intermediate storage locations using inventory management techniques.  Anticipates and understands the impact of seasonal and/or atypical situations, makes special arrangements to maintain sufficient inventory, and communicates the status to operational staff on a timely basis.  Ensures all products are within their expiration date and properly stored in accordance with licensing, regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Conducts audits on utilization, purchasing and billing activity, investigates discrepancies, prepares reconciliation reports, and implements changes to continuously improve the accuracy, integrity and control of the purchasing functions.
• Collaborates with suppliers, customers and colleagues on an ongoing basis to assess product requirements, storage capabilities, special handling procedures, distribution options, utilization trends, safety and environmental issues, security and financial integrity.   Sets priorities, designs procurement and distribution work flow processes, measures