Warehouse Pharmacy Technician

Option Care Health•Jonesboro, AR

About The Position

Responsible for performing warehouse functions that support pharmacy operations and patient deliveries, including assembling and packaging deliveries, rotating inventory, entering patient information, and assisting with ordering, receiving, and stocking incoming shipments. The position may also support timely delivery of medications and supplies to patient homes, ambulatory infusion suites, or other sites of service. The role coordinates with pharmacy, customer service, courier services, and pharmacy technicians to facilitate efficient order processing, compounding schedules, and delivery operations. It may include gathering and checking compounding materials, sterile compounding as permitted by state regulations, and checking final products before pharmacist review. The employee also maintains warehouse safety and inventory controls, prepares patient orders for delivery, and performs routine maintenance, testing, and cleaning of returned equipment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and no travel requirements. Employees are responsible for following company policies and internal controls and reporting concerns about deficiencies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company standards; auto insurance must remain in effect at all times.
Meet state requirements for a Pharmacy Technician, which may include registration, licensure, or certification.
Texas: Pharmacy Technician in training registration required; registered Pharmacy Technician preferred.
Ohio: Pharmacy Technicians must be registered. Technicians may pick, label, and pack non-compounded drugs but may not perform duties related to sterile compounding.
Remain aware of the supervisory pharmacist's role and responsibility for medication integrity during preparation, storage, and shipping.
Knowledge of the geography served by the Pharmacy, traffic patterns, and drive times.
Understanding of service options and delivery-time commitments.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and requirements.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively with branch departments; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational logistics functions relevant to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Ability to operate information systems, follow policy, complete required forms, and prepare reports.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and contribute toward valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
One year of experience in warehouse, distribution, inventory, and healthcare preferred.
Registered Pharmacy Technician preferred in Texas.

Responsibilities

Develop positive working rapport with courier services, where applicable, and understand their response times, delivery protocols, after-hours service, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Maintain an assigned vehicle in clean and orderly condition, report mechanical problems, and develop an alternate delivery plan in case of breakdowns, when applicable.
Gather and check compounding materials before they enter the clean room.
Compound sterile preparations as needed and as permitted by state regulations; check final products for particulate matter and container integrity before presenting them to a pharmacist for final check.
Label compounded sterile preparations when state regulations permit.
Check ancillary supplies and pick and pack supplies.
Develop efficient territory management and delivery zones; coordinate with customer service and Pharmacy to support timely processing of delivery tickets and compounding documents.
Use cost-effective delivery methods, track and trend delivery-ticket lead times and cost per delivery, and coordinate with Pharmacy Technicians to prioritize the mix schedule and meet delivery commitments.
Use delivery and warehouse best practices and maintain a safe work environment.
Assist in orienting new warehouse team members.
Participate in the inventory count process through final reporting.
Maintain the warehouse safely and facilitate efficient workflow and inventory stocking.
Assemble and prepare patient deliveries; receive and stock incoming orders.
Perform routine maintenance, testing, and cleaning of returned equipment.
Control inventory, rotate stock, and notify appropriate personnel of stock shortages in a timely manner.
Accurately compile ordered medication, supplies, equipment, and related documentation for delivery, and obtain a supervisory cross-check of order accuracy.
Follow company performance programs, policies, procedures, guidelines, and internal control standards; understand controls associated with assigned duties and report concerns about control deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.