Pharmacy Technician / Materials Coordinator

Position Overview


Under the supervision of a pharmacist, as the pharmacy technician, fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently using the in-house system.
Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as EYECON (automated) counters.
Assist the pharmacist with scanning and labeling of medication orders.
Review order for special instructions such as safety caps and include appropriate paperwork and supplies with each order.
Adhere to Pharmacy Tech protocol and sign off that guidelines are understood (yearly)
Replenish stock and perform cleaning and maintenance for all pill counting equipment.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the tasks associated with the management of inventory and SOX documentation at the assigned facility. ?Specific tasks would include, but are NOT limited to purchasing and receiving of inventory, tracking and reconciliation of inventory balances, and selection of product and supplies under the direction of the supervisor. Additional responsibilities could include managing return goods according to standard operating procedures while also monitoring product trends and shortages to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.

Ensure pharmacy pick stations are properly stocked with medication and supplies. Place approved orders for shipping supplies. Assist in maintaining dispensing and back stock refrigerators in a well organized manner. Provide Operations Assistants with adequate packing supplies and ensure pack stations are stocked appropriately. Work with Inventory CDR to assist in receiving, posting, put-away, and cycle counting functions. Monitor and pull short dated or expired product from active inventory.

Performs duties of an Operations Assistant (packing, shipping, cleaning) 10-20% of the workday/as needed.

As a pharmacy technician, you should possess high levels of reliability, professionalism, problem solving, and team orientation must be exhibited to ensure success in this position.

Additional responsible for the tasks associated with the management of inventory at the facility. Specific tasks would include, but are not limited to, purchasing, and receiving of inventory, tracking and reconciliation of inventory balances, replenishment tasks, put away, cycle counting, return product management, B/O and days' supply monitoring and selection of product and supplies under the direction of the supervisor. Managing return goods according to standard operating procedures while also monitoring product trends and shortages to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained, as well as removing short dated or expired product from active inventory, filling inventory, and SOX documentation.

Able to communicate clearly and effectively.
Must be detail oriented and have excellent organizational skills.
Able to apply mathematical concepts to inventory functions.
Basic typing/data entry skills.
Must be able to learn and utilize computer applications to communicate information, record data accurately.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
This position requires the ability to prioritize and to manage time efficiently.
Must be able to lift 50-70 pounds. (Medications, ice box when packing) 5-10% of the workday
Must be able to stand, walk and lift for several hours at a time. This position could be physically demanding.

DUTIES/experience
Average computer skills including word processing. Training is provided on the systems.
Team player attitude who can also work alone.

Comfortable in a fast paced environment

EXPERIENCE
1 year professional work experience preferred in a warehouse, purchasing and/or inventory environment.
At least 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician in retail/hospital/specialty setting.

Education
Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required.
Must have Pharmacy Tech License in CA (National is not accepted per client policy)

Notes:
Onsite
Monday - Thursday - 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Friday 10:30-7:30 PM

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.