Pharmacy Tech - Buyer

Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital

Department: Pharmacy - General

Position is located: Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary:

Manages inventory of drugs and other supplies for the Hospital pharmacy areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: identify cost savings opportunities associated with drug procurement and inventory, process wholesaler invoices for payment, provide training and support to technicians, adhere to hospital and departmental policies regarding vendors, 340B program and drug procurement, manage drug transfers and non-formulary purchases, communicate with pharmacy personnel regarding drug shortages/recalls and coordinate annual inventory. In addition, the senior buyer communicates and identifies cost savings initiatives for member hospitals and provides periodic reports for the pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

• Primary Responsible of this position is being the pharmaceutical buyer for the pharmacy department.
• This individual will also be responsible for the following pharmacy technician responsibilities including compounding of Parenteral IV Admixtures and cleaning of the IV hood that meets USP 797 standards.
• Delivery of medications throughout the hospital, inventory, delivering medications via automated medication dispensing units, monitoring potential medication diversions opportunities.

Other Information:

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Pharmacy Technician

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Prolonged periods of walking.