Pharmacy Purchasing

Job Summary:

• Perform all tasks under certified pharmacy technician I level 13.
• Place orders for medications including special items daily to maintain a necessary inventory level.
• Request purchase orders and submit invoices for payment daily and as necessary.
• Manage annual physical inventory and develop par levels for all items in pharmacy.
• Maintain documentation for transactions of borrow and loan to other medical facilities.
• Maintain organization in the pharmacy department and any associated storage areas.
• Communicate regularly to all pharmacy staff regarding back order and shortage of medications.
• Maintain monthly interdepartmental billing and submit to accounts payable for transfer.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a formal technician training program with satisfactory grades in all modules preferred. Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

Six months of continuous experience in a pharmacy position with IV admixture experience. Minimum of two years of hospital pharmacy and managing inventory experience preferred.

Must have the ability to read, to write, to prepare and to interpret written instructions and to make mathematical calculations. Must have good communication skills and be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff members. Computer skills and the use of pharmacy software are preferred. Must pass the exam by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.