Pharmacy Supply Chain Technician Specialist

Pharmacy Technician

Reports to the Pharmacy Purchasing Supervisor. Under the supervision of a pharmacist and Purchasing Specialist receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies (i.e., stock) 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 Nonsterile 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.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate.

Responsibilities:

• Receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies at the loading dock and transports within the Consolidated Service Center (CSC).
• Identifies suspected illegitimate medications and pharmaceutical supplies received and takes appropriate action.
• Initiates and executes electronic tracing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies received and electronically traces medications and pharmaceutical supplies 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 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.
• Ensures stocks of hazardous sterile and nonsterile medications are appropriately identified, segregated, and stored.
• Stocks and maintains medication and pharmaceutical supply inventory within the CSC ensuring proper conditions for light, temperature, sanitation, and segregation.
• Serves as point of contact for pharmacy supply chain related communications for in person, telephone, email, or facsimile generated messages and requests.
• Provides timely and accurate written and verbal communication to staff, management, and customers regarding stock receiving and pharmacy supply chain.
• Prepares and repackages bulk non-sterile, non-hazardous pharmaceutical products using proper technique, labeling, and expiration dating for distribution to offsite Brown University Health facilities.
• Adheres to USP Chapter 795 iPharmaceutical Compounding Nonsterile Preparations procedures.
• Prepares and labels medications for distribution to replenish inventory at Brown University Health facilities in accordance with 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 to equipment in CSC according to standards. Troubleshoots equipment appropriately 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 to appropriate Brown University Health facilities.
• Reviews and analyzes pharmacy supply chain operations and workflow on a periodic basis, recommends changes for consideration to optimize efficiency.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Purchasing Supervisor and Purchasing Specialists to implement approved operational changes.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities as they relate to receiving medications and pharmaceutical supplies, inventory control, and supply chain.
• Participates in the orientation and training of new pharmacy staff relative to 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent required. 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 National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) exam within first 6 months of hire, and achieves and maintains National Pharmacy Technician Certification (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. Minimum 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician, preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex healthcare environment. Knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Familiarity with purchasing and inter-dependent software information systems and can navigate appropriately (e.g., RxStrategies, PeopleSoft, PharmNotes), preferred. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment and Physical Requirement:

Extended periods of time spent standing and walking. Push and pull a loaded flatbed, bend, and lift 30 pounds. Visual and manual dexterity to operate a computer and accessories.

Independent Action:

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to Supervisor where clarification of departmental policies and procedures may be required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.