Pharmacy Buyer/Tech - Per Diem

Pharmacy Buyer/Technician

The pharmacy buyer/technician is responsible for the selection, procurement, and distribution of pharmaceuticals with the advice and direction of SJH pharmacists.

Job Results & Essential Function

• Determines items to be ordered, based upon pre-established pars or utilization; this requires the cooperation of the technical and clinical staff.
• Serves as a liaison between wholesaler, vendors, GPO and the department.
• Places orders daily, directly to the wholesaler via the wholesalers website, or secondary means if the website should be inaccessible or not functioning.
• Places orders directly to vendors other than the wholesaler, should items be available by direct order only.
• Enters all purchase order information directly into the SJH MM computer module.
• Receives and verifies all items ordered versus items received (except controlled drugs) with concomitant receipt in the MM module. Receives and restocks inventory upon receipt of orders from the supplier (except controlled drugs).
• Signs and codes all PO's and invoices, and sends them to accounts payable.
• Maintains relationships with "short supply" vendors as needed.
• Maintains the pharmacy drug dictionary to allow bar code scanning by updating NDC numbers and defining alternate numbers as needed.
• Verifies that all received items can be scanned.
• Must be familiar with procedures allowing uninterrupted supply and distribution of medications in the event of computer down time.
• Participates in annual inventory.
• Orders supplies from in-house sources such as purchasing and SPD.
• Generates a computer refill list for non-Pyxis stocked items for patient cassette refills. Also generates a list of IV items.
• Fills medications from computer generated labels, both new and refill.
• Runs the necessary Pyxis reports to charge patients and replace stock as necessary.
• Fills stock requisitions and charges the appropriate unit.
• Assures adequate inventory levels are maintained by writing needed items on the reorder sheet.
• Makes regular rounds to the nursing units to pick up orders and deliver medications. Also delivers items to the loading dock for distribution to off-site locations.
• May need to travel to off-site locations to maintain Pyxis and do other stock functions.
• Answers the telephone using appropriate technique (identifies self and department) and relays information or messages accordingly.
• Maintains the department in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs pharmacy and nursing unit inspections, including Pyxis, for outdated medications.
• Organizes outdated or overstock medication for return to the appropriate parties for credit or destruction.
• Is responsible for returned PCA and epidural pump disinfection.
• Repacks bulk medications into unit doses, calculating the expiration date, using the appropriate equipment.
• Is able to perform aseptic manipulation of sterile products under the supervision of an SJMH pharmacist.
• Understands the various "code" situations and is able to function while they are happening.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Must be a High School graduate with computer skills. Previous pharmacy technician and buyer experience preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications

• N/A

Physical Demands

• Approximate 50/50 split between sitting for computer work and standing or walking. Must be able to lift and carry at least 20 pounds.

Mental Demands

• Must possess attention to detail and easily distinguish between drug names that either look or sound similar. Must be able to remain calm and function in stressful situations.

Interactions

• The greatest degree of interaction will be with other pharmacy employees. Other interaction will be with other department staff and physicians and nurses.

Work Conditions

• Most activity takes place in the pharmacy department. Other areas of the hospital will be visited as will some off campus sites where drugs are used.

Hazards

• Potential exposures to NIOSH listed hazardous drugs in healthcare settings.

This job description is a summary of the job duties and requirements that represent the general nature and level of work being performed. To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management assign, direct and control the work of employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. All employees are expected to understand and adhere to the Standards/Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan as well as ensure all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance are implemented and adhered to as required by the CCP Education Plan, in addition to compliance with organizational policies and procedures, regulatory expectations, quality and department standards, etc.