Sr. Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy (Per Diem, Day Shift)

Adventist Health • Bakersfield, CA

1d • $27 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of inventory control and related administrative duties. Performs purchasing, storage, distribution, inventory control, record keeping, contract compliance/audits, and billing of all pharmaceuticals and related products. Maintains purchasing records, receives and stores pharmacy inventory, maintains proper inventory levels and ensures correct prices are billed from vendors.

Requirements

• State Pharmacy Technician license: Required in state of practice (CA or OR)
• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year's pharmacy buyer experience: Preferred
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Locates, evaluates and selects cost-effective supply sources. Considers contractual obligations and product availability. Updates and maintains ordering and inventory control system, including purchasing and inventory records. Sets reorder points to maximize inventory turns while maintaining adequate supply level.
• Makes rounds to the nursing units to exchange patient medication cassettes. Returns unused IV admixture to the pharmacy for credit. Picks up pharmacy documents. Mixes IV additive and chemotherapy as required.
• Efficiently maintains departmental outdates and drug return program. Processes all drug recall notifications including the removal of identifiable lots from shelves and proper return of items to wholesaler or manufacturer source.
• Prepares medications and pharmaceutical supplies for the pharmacist to check prior to dispensing to the patient. Prepares usage reports to monitor purchasing patterns and trends. Assists director, clinical specialist, and others in analysis of drug purchases. Monitors formulary compliance.
• Processes invoices for payment in a timely manner including approval, reconciling product received against items billed, and matching packing slips to invoices. Identifies opportunities for improvement, including cost savings. Creatively addresses challenges. Coordinates purchases for and charges to various interdepartmental and external accounts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree