Pharmacy Technician Purchaser

Cardinal Health•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

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Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.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