Pharmacy Technician Purchaser

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

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.

Job Summary

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Specialty Hospital of Denver. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Pharmacy Technician Purchaser.

The Technician II, Health Systems Pharmacy helps the Pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy. This includes the preparation of and filling of prescriptions, taking pharmacy inventory and processing product returns. The Technician II, 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacist as needed, permitted by State Boards of Pharmacy.

• IV Compounding.

• Handles buying and purchasing responsibilities for the pharmacy.

• Handle doctor calls, faxes and medication deliveries.

• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by profiling prescriptions; preparing labels and calculating quantities.

• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

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

• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.

• Communicates with all customers in a pleasant and professional manner.

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

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.

• Colorado state pharmacy technician license/registration required.

• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) required.

• In-patient hospital pharmacy experience highly preferred.

• Pharmacy buying/purchasing experience highly preferred.

• IV experience highly preferred.

• Ability to work in a group.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong customer service skills.

• Comfortable performing repetitive motions/tasks.

• Ability to manage several tasks at the same time; Ability to focus on tasks; Ability to evaluate operating conditions; Ability to exercise sound judgment.

• Demonstrated ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets.

• May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• 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.

Anticipated hourly range: $21.20 per hour - $27.18 per hour (includes shift differential).

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

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