Warehouse Pharmacy Technician

Columbia, MD

Full time

R36413

Extraordinary Careers. Endless Possibilities.

With the nation’s largest home infusion provider, there is no limit to the growth of your career.

Option Care Health, Inc. is the largest independent home and alternate site infusion services provider in the United States. With over 8,000 team members including 5,000 clinicians, we work compassionately to elevate standards of care for patients with acute and chronic conditions in all 50 states. Through our clinical leadership, expertise and national scale, Option Care Health is re-imagining the infusion care experience for patients, customers and team members.

Join a company that is taking action to develop an inclusive, respectful, engaging and rewarding culture for all team members. At Option Care Health your voice is heard, your work is valued, and you’re empowered to grow. Cultivating a team with a variety of talents, backgrounds and perspectives makes us stronger, innovative, and more impactful. Our organization requires extraordinary people to provide extraordinary care, so we are investing in a culture that attracts, hires and retains the best and brightest talent in healthcare.

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for performing various warehouse functions including assembling and packaging deliveries, rotation of inventory, and data entry of patient information. May also be responsible for managing efficient and timely delivery of medication and supplies to patient homes, ambulatory infusion suite or other site of service. Assists with ordering, receiving and stocking incoming shipments.

Job Description: ​

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops positive working rapport with courier service where applicable. Understands their operations regarding response time, delivery protocol, after hours service, compliance with Federal, State and Local regulations as well as HIPAA and ACHC

• When applicable, maintains assigned vehicle in a clean and orderly condition, both inside and outside; informs supervisor of mechanical problems. Develops alternate delivery plan in the event of emergency breakdowns

• Gathers and checks compounding material prior to its entry into the clean room

• Compounds sterile preparations as needed

• Checks final product for particulate matter and container integrity prior to presenting to pharmacist for final check

• Labels compounded sterile preparations when state regulations permit

• Checks ancillary supplies

• Picks/packs supplies

• Develops efficient territory management and delivery zones. Coordinates with customer service and Pharmacy to facilitate timely processing of delivery tickets and compounding documents. Assures most cost effective method of delivery is utilized. Tracks and trends lead time for delivery tickets. Coordinates with Pharmacy Technicians to prioritize mix schedule to create efficient deliveries and meet time commitments

• Utilizes delivery/warehouse best practices. Maintains safe work environment and practices. Tracks and trends cost per delivery

• Assists in orienting new warehouse team members

• Participates in Inventory Count Process through final reporting

• Maintains warehouse in safe manner

• Facilitates efficient workflow processes and stocking of inventory

• Assembles and prepares patient deliveries

• Receives and stocks incoming orders

• Performs routine maintenance, testing and cleaning of returned equipment

• Performs inventory control on products. Rotates stock as necessary. Notifies appropriate personnel of stock shortages in a timely manner

• Accurately compiles ordered medication, supplies, equipment and associated documentation in preparation for delivery; obtains supervisory cross-check of accuracy of compiled order

• Each employee is responsible for adhering to those performance programs, policies, procedures, guidelines and internal control standards established to guide the operation of the Company. Each employee must be made aware of and understand proper internal control procedures associated with their specific job function as communicated by his/her manager

• Each employee is responsible for reporting concerns that he or she may have with respect to deficiencies in internal control.

• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

(i.e. hiring, recommending/approving promotions and pay increases, scheduling, performance reviews, discipline, etc.)

BASIC EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Must have valid driver’s license and maintain a driving record which meets company’s standards and must have auto insurance in effect at all times.

• Meets all state requirements for a Pharmacy Technician , which may be registration, licensure or certificationTEXAS REQUIREMENT: Registered Pharmacy Technician preferred; Pharmacy Technician in training requiredOHIO REQUIREMENT: Pharmacy technicians must be registered. Technicians can pick/label/pack non-compounded drugs but are prohibited from performing any duties related to sterile compounding.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Remains aware of the supervisory pharmacist’s role and responsibility for the integrity of medications during preparation, storage and shipping

• Knowledge of geography serviced by the Pharmacy, traffic patterns and drive times

• Understating of all service options and delivery time commitments

• Knowledge of accreditation standards and requirement

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with branch departments

• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret operational logistics functions appropriate to duties and responsibilities assigned. Ability to operate information systems, follow policy, complete required forms, and prepare reports.

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to identify problems, collect data, establish facts and contribute toward valid conclusions.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This job has no travel requirements.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree preferred.

• One (1) year experience in Warehouse/Distribution/Inventory and Healthcare preferred.

Due to state pay transparency laws, the full range for the position is below:

Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Pay Range is $16.66-$27.75

Benefits:

-Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

-Paid Time off

-Bonding Time Off

-401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

-HSA Company Match

-Flexible Spending Accounts

-Tuition Reimbursement

-myFlexPay

-Family Support

-Mental Health Services

-Company Paid Life Insurance

-Award/Recognition Programs

Option Care Health subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, making employment available without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status according to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

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For over 40 years, Option Care Health has provided adult and pediatric patients with an alternative to hospital infusion therapy. With more than 2,900 clinical experts, Option Care Health is able to provide high-quality infusion services for nearly all patients with acute and chronic conditions across the United States, resulting in high quality outcomes at a significantly reduced cost. Option Care Health has more than 70 infusion pharmacies and 100 alternate treatment sites. We are guided by our purpose to provide extraordinary care that changes lives through a comprehensive approach to care along every step of the infusion therapy process including: intake coordination, insurance authorization, resources for financial assistance, education and customized treatments.