Sr. Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy (Full-Time, Day Shift)

Job Description

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of inventory control and related administrative duties. Performs purchasing, storage, distribution, inventory control, record keeping, contract compliance/audits, and billing of all pharmaceuticals and related products. Maintains purchasing records, receives and stores pharmacy inventory, maintains proper inventory levels and ensures correct prices are billed from vendors.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• One year's pharmacy buyer experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• State Pharmacy Technician license: Required in state of practice (CA or OR)
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred

Essential Functions:

• Locates, evaluates and selects cost-effective supply sources. Considers contractual obligations and product availability. Updates and maintains ordering and inventory control system, including purchasing and inventory records. Sets reorder points to maximize inventory turns while maintaining adequate supply level.
• Makes rounds to the nursing units to exchange patient medication cassettes. Returns unused IV admixture to the pharmacy for credit. Picks up pharmacy documents. Mixes IV additive and chemotherapy as required.
• Efficiently maintains departmental outdates and drug return program. Processes all drug recall notifications including the removal of identifiable lots from shelves and proper return of items to wholesaler or manufacturer source.
• Prepares medications and pharmaceutical supplies for the pharmacist to check prior to dispensing to the patient. Prepares usage reports to monitor purchasing patterns and trends. Assists director, clinical specialist, and others in analysis of drug purchases. Monitors formulary compliance.
• Processes invoices for payment in a timely manner including approval, reconciling product received against items billed, and matching packing slips to invoices. Identifies opportunities for improvement, including cost savings. Creatively addresses challenges. Coordinates purchases for and charges to various interdepartmental and external accounts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:


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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.