Pharmacy Buyer/Certified Pharmacy Tech (8am-5pm)

CompleteRx • Dumas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CompleteRx has an opportunity for a Certified Pharmacy Technician to advance into a Pharmacy Buyer role at Moore County Hospital District. This role offers Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm hours, perfect for work-life balance. We are looking for someone who thrives on overcoming obstacles and has a track record of dealing with medication shortages. This position will be responsible for ensuring we maintain and stay within budget. You will also have the opportunity to work as a pharmacy technician and assist the pharmacy with various tasks. Retail pharmacy techs - this is your chance to transition into a hospital role with great hours and a lasting impact. The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for procuring medications and supplies from appropriate sources and ensuring proper storage to maintain their quality and integrity. Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the individual performs inventory management activities that ensure adequate stocks of medications, purchasing contract compliance, effective cost management, and compliance with laws and regulations.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Possess current Pharmacy Technician registration in the State of Texas.
• Possess and maintains an active National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• Possess I.V. certification or willing to obtain within 90-days of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years as certified pharmacy technician in an inpatient hospital setting preferred
• 1-2 years of previous pharmacy buying experience preferred
• Intermediate MS Excel training

Responsibilities

• Procures or facilitates the procurement of medications for patients as prescribed by a licensed professional to ensure proper patient treatment/care at all times.
• Maintains proper level of goods based upon historical and experiential knowledge
• Controls spending in order to keep expenditures at or below pharmacy budget.
• Prevents avoidable drug stock-outs.
• Explains all pharmacy purchasing related questions with accuracy and acquired knowledge.
• Coordinates the ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing of pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations and under proper storage conditions.
• Processes and arranges for final disposition of unusable medication and supply inventory from outdates, recalls, discontinuations through manufacturers, wholesalers and related parties.
• Assists in setting inventory par levels necessary to meet patient needs in regards to historical usage, clinical reviews of patient mix and disease states, and financial parameters.
• Monitors purchasing statistics (e.g., inventory turns, positive and negative inventory events).
• Coordinates and facilitates special purchase requests (e.g., non-formulary medications, office supplies, etc.) and assist pharmacy staff in compliance with non-formulary medication policies and procedures.
• Arranges for after-hours or off-site delivery of critically required medications and supplies in coordination with the Director of Pharmacy and pharmacy staff.
• Maintain current CPhT designation for current
• Ensures applicable CE records and certification/licensure are maintained.
• Complete and pass all competency/skills assessment requirements
• Attend all required department meetings, orientation and training
• Review literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee
• Complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.
• Attend all required medical center safety, security, fire and infection prevention and control training and education as required.
• Prepare and submit an end of month report detailing wholesaler, IV and other purchasing
• Detail average daily census, total daily census and any other measurements or data deemed appropriate and necessary.
• Process Department charges
• Process Revenue Reports
• Audit CII and CIII-V Invoices to ensure complete
• Log DEA CSOS #’s on DEA log
• Audit Wholesaler/ADM Vault controlled substance
• Process Wholesaler reports (e.g., 340B/GPO and 340B/WAC)
• Maintain Charge Add/Delete charge codes for medications that have been added to Formulary
• Review Charge Master monthly for price changes or deletions
• Monitor Hospital computer system to ensure charge codes updated and entered
• Add/inactivate Charge Codes
• Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately and on a timely
• Files in appropriate locations.
• Maintain borrow/loan notebook
• Maintain facility’s current drug shortage tracking list and notifies Director of Pharmacy accordingly
• Prepares and maintains inventory records as required by medical center policies and procedures and consistent with state, federal and local laws and regulations.
• Prepares purchasing, return and related inventory management reports and data accurately and on a timely basis.
• Provides pharmacy staff with appropriate data reports as
• Provides pharmacy staff with education, training and support regarding inventory management
• Conducts quality monitors, collects data and completes documentation related to the inventory management process as assigned.
• Maintains training and functions as a pharmacy technician when
• Answers the door and assists pharmacy staff in delivery of STAT medication orders as

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Vacation and sick time
• Continuing education: Eligible employees have access to a full complement of continuing-education courses as well as a wide variety of career development opportunities.
• 401(k) plans: CompleteRx offers a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• License Reimbursement
• Short and Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED