Pharmacy Technician, Purchasing and Inventory Management

$54,101 - $54,101/Yr

SSM Health Care - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

St. Louis, MO

Hospitals

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician in Purchasing and Inventory Management at SSM Health is a vital role responsible for the procurement of pharmaceuticals and supplies in accordance with the established procedures set by pharmacy administration. This position ensures that appropriate levels of medication inventory are maintained while also overseeing the segregation and removal of outdated or recalled products. The technician strives for contract compliance and aims to procure low-cost items, thereby contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the pharmacy operations. In this role, the technician will work closely with both internal and external customers to provide necessary information regarding product details, drug recall issues, and pricing inquiries. Building and maintaining effective partnerships with vendors is crucial, as the technician will need to contact them regarding pricing discrepancies, errors in received medications, and to ensure that service level expectations are met. The technician will also be responsible for meeting managerial information requests promptly, providing essential data for decision-making, problem-solving, and management reporting. Additionally, the technician will keep internal customers informed about medication shortages or delays and will review medication orders for completeness and any deviations from normal ordering patterns. This involves collaborating with requesters to address and resolve any concerns prior to placing orders. The technician will maintain a log of invoices received from outside vendors, process the invoices through the appropriate systems, and ensure that the invoice amounts are allocated to the correct pharmacy sub-accounts. The role requires a constant state of alertness and adherence to safety protocols while performing other assigned duties as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Purchase pharmaceuticals and supplies according to pharmacy administration procedures.
• Ensure appropriate levels of medication inventory and manage the removal of outdated or recalled products.
• Strive for contract compliance and low-cost procurement of items.
• Work cooperatively with internal and external customers to provide information on product details, drug recalls, and pricing.
• Develop and maintain effective partnerships with vendors.
• Contact vendors regarding pricing discrepancies and errors in received medications.
• Meet managerial information requests in a timely manner for decision-making and management reports.
• Keep internal customers informed of medication shortages or delays.
• Review medication orders for completeness and deviations in normal ordering patterns.
• Maintain a log of invoices received from vendors and process them accordingly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required (CPhT or ExCPT).
• Three years of experience in a pharmacy setting required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of work location (Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin).

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus Eligible - $2,000 for external qualified candidates.
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Competitive starting pay based on experience.