Product Acquisition Technician - Pharmacy - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise • Sayre, PA

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About The Position

Position Summary: The Product Acquisition Technician performs all activities associated with purchasing pharmaceuticals for Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital pharmacy and The Guthrie Clinic.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent with a basic math and science background.
• A minimum of three year’s previous pharmacy experience in the health care environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes all purchase orders for assigned areas and coordinates purchase of standardized drugs.
• Monitors contract compliance to ensure full savings potential.
• Maintain drug recall action log and submits report to safety officer monthly.
• Process drug recalls
• Communicates drug shortage and work with Pharmacy staff, Pharmacy Management and appropriate providers if necessary to ensure alternate therapy options available.
• Establishes and maintains the proper professional and ethical relationships with all sales representatives.
• Serves on committees as appropriate.
• Participates in Quality Improvement process including: Identifying areas in which quality improvement process can be applied, collecting and organizing quality measurement data, and participating on Quality Improvement Teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains appropriate confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees