Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Buyer

Midland Health • Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech Outpatient Pharmacy Buyer performs all essential duties and responsibilities of a registered pharmacy technician under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist and in accordance with Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP) regulations. Also, assist pharmacist-incharge in performing advanced pharmacy related tasks to ensure the availability of medications and to minimize the cost of acquisition by adhering to established contracts. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE Full Time: Rotating Schedule

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must be certified either through PTCB or NHA and registered with the state as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must have at least one year of outpatient pharmacy experience and basic knowledge of pharmacy workflow and pharmaceutical supply chain preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Must have at least one year of outpatient pharmacy experience and basic knowledge of pharmacy workflow and pharmaceutical supply chain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly perform all the essential duties of a Pharmacy Buyer such as ordering and maintaining pharmaceutical and supply inventories, processing invoices, and documenting and maintaining pharmacy records.
• Ensures that all pharmacy staff remains aware of any drug shortages.
• Ensures that recalled and expired medications or excess pharmacy stock is returned to the vendor for maximum credit.
• Maintain “Super-User” functionality with all the technologies in Outpatient Pharmacy, including evaluating and troubleshooting pharmacy technologies related to pharmacy workflow.
• Assist pharmacist in processing and troubleshooting insurance claims.
• Provide guidance and support to Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Level I to ensure all pharmacy related tasks are properly completed.
• Assist pharmacist-in-charge in training pharmacists to understand and be familiar with all the regulations and requirements of a retail pharmacy, department’s policies and procedures, and outpatient pharmacy technologies.
• Have great interpersonal skills to interact effectively with physicians, patients, and co-workers.
• Maintains excellent quality of work, customer service, and intermediate computer skills.

What This Job Offers

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