Warehouse Pharmacy Technician

Option Care Health•Savannah, GA

About The Position

The Warehouse Pharmacy Technician performs warehouse functions for Option Care Health, including assembling and packaging deliveries, rotating inventory, entering patient information, and assisting with ordering, receiving, and stocking shipments. The role may also support timely medication and supply deliveries to patient homes, ambulatory infusion suites, or other service locations. It includes compiling orders and related documentation for delivery, with a supervisory accuracy check, and maintaining safe, efficient warehouse and workflow practices. Depending on applicable duties and state regulations, the position may involve gathering and checking compounding materials, sterile compounding, checking finished products, and labeling compounded preparations. Ohio technicians may pick, label, and pack non-compounded drugs but may not perform duties related to sterile compounding. The role also coordinates with pharmacy, customer service, technicians, and courier services to support delivery operations and service commitments.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, a driving record that meets company standards, and automobile insurance in effect at all times.
Meet applicable 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 sterile-compounding duties.
Understand the supervisory pharmacist's role and responsibility for medication integrity during preparation, storage, and shipping.
Knowledge of the geography and traffic patterns in the pharmacy's service area, including drive times.
Understand 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, supported by strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret operational logistics information; operate information systems; follow policies; complete forms; and prepare reports.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and contribute to valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree.
One year of experience in warehouse, distribution, or inventory work and healthcare.

Responsibilities

Assemble and prepare patient deliveries, accurately compiling ordered medications, supplies, equipment, and associated documentation and obtaining a supervisory cross-check.
Pick and pack supplies and check ancillary supplies.
Receive and stock incoming orders, maintain inventory control, rotate stock, and notify appropriate personnel of shortages.
Participate in inventory counts through final reporting.
Maintain safe warehouse conditions and facilitate efficient workflow and inventory stocking.
Perform routine maintenance, testing, and cleaning of returned equipment.
Enter patient information and support timely processing of delivery tickets and compounding documents.
Coordinate with pharmacy technicians to prioritize mixing schedules and create efficient deliveries that meet time commitments.
Develop efficient delivery territories and zones, use cost-effective delivery methods, and track delivery lead times and costs.
Develop a positive working relationship with courier services and understand their response times, delivery protocols, after-hours service, and regulatory and accreditation requirements.
When applicable, maintain an assigned vehicle in clean and orderly condition, report mechanical problems, and develop an alternate delivery plan for breakdowns.
Gather and check compounding materials before they enter the clean room; compound sterile preparations as needed, check finished products for particulate matter and container integrity, and label preparations when state regulations permit.
Assist with orienting new warehouse team members.
Follow company performance programs, policies, procedures, guidelines, and internal control standards; understand controls relevant to the job and report concerns about control deficiencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.