Pharmacy Supply Chain Technician Specialist

Summary

Reports to the Pharmacy Purchasing Supervisor. Under the supervision of a pharmacist and Purchasing Specialist, receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies at the loading dock and transports within the Consolidated Service Center (CSC). Identifies suspected illegitimate products received and takes appropriate action. Initiates and executes electronic tracing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies received into and transferred out of the CSC. Receives, signs, processes, sorts, and files pharmacy supply documents in accordance with Brown University Health policies and procedures.

Performs duties in compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter 800 iHazardous Drugs
- Handling in Healthcare Settings, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations for hazardous drug handling. Adheres to USP Chapter 795 iPharmaceutical Compounding
- Non-sterile Preparations procedures to repackage bulk non-sterile pharmaceutical products for Brown University Health facilities. Prepares medication for distribution to replenish inventory at Brown University Health facilities. Prioritizes and coordinates logistics for shipping of medications to appropriate Brown University Health facilities.

• Receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies at the loading dock and transports within the CSC.
• Identifies suspected illegitimate medications and pharmaceutical supplies and takes appropriate action.
• Initiates and executes electronic tracing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies received and transferred out of the CSC.
• Utilizes computerized systems to perform stock receiving and inventory operations; troubleshoots systems as needed.
• Receives, signs, processes, sorts, and files pharmacy supply chain documents in accordance with policies.
• Performs duties in compliance with DSCSA, USP Chapter 800, and NIOSH recommendations.
• Ensures stocks of hazardous sterile and nonsterile medications are appropriately identified, segregated, and stored.
• Stocks and maintains medication and pharmaceutical supply inventory within proper conditions.
• Serves as point of contact for pharmacy supply chain related communications.
• Provides timely and accurate written and verbal communication to staff, management, and customers.
• Prepares and repackages bulk non-sterile, non-hazardous pharmaceutical products using proper technique, labeling, and expiration dating.
• Prepares and labels medications for distribution to replenish inventory as per pharmacist‑approved packaging and labeling records.
• Processes medication requisitions for departments and laboratories, obtains pharmacist verification prior to distribution.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment in CSC according to standards.
• Troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Participates in quality control and quality assurance initiatives related to pharmacy supply chain.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of pharmacy supply chain areas.
• Independently prioritizes and coordinates logistics for shipping of medications.
• Reviews and analyzes pharmacy supply chain operations and workflow on a periodic basis, recommends changes to optimize efficiency.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Purchasing Supervisor and Purchasing Specialists to implement approved operational changes.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities related to receiving medications, inventory control, and supply chain.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new pharmacy staff for medication and pharmaceutical supply receiving and pharmacy supply chain practices.
• Performs other pharmacy technician and pharmacy purchasing specialist technician duties relating to pharmacy supply chain, within scope of licensure, as needed.

• High school graduate or equivalent required; one to two years of college preferred.
• Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure.
• Holds and maintains current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or has a minimum of one-year licensed pharmacy technician work experience; sits for CPhT exam within first 6 months of hire and achieves and maintains CPhT within 12 months of hire; upon achieving CPhT certification immediately obtains Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure.
• Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with purchasing and inter‑dependent software systems (e.g., RxStrategies, People Soft, Pharm Notes, Consorti) and can navigate appropriately.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

• Minimum 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician, preferably in a diverse and complex healthcare environment.

• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Push, pull a loaded flatbed, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer and…