Pharmacy Buyer III
Pharmacy Buyer III
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Job Description
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Organization:
PAMFPalo Alto Medical Foundation PADPosition Overview:
Responsible for ordering and maintaining the inventory of pharmaceuticals. Provide support to RNs in narcotic reconciliation and any medication tasks within scope. Responsible to comply with the departmental and organizational goals and strategic plan.Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example emergencies staff changes workload or technical development).
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Other: Graduation of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
PHRMTECHRRegistered Pharmacy Technician
OR PHARMCCertified Pharmacy Technician
OR PHARMTPharmacy Technician
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years of recent experience.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of medical terminology generic and trade pharmaceutical names pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings including narcotic delivery and procedures.
Knowledge and ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms abbreviations and symbols commonly used in prescribing dispensing and record keeping of medications.
Requires a basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards including National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) The Joint Commission (TJC) Title XXII United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences including nonmedical people.
Welldeveloped time management and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel and Outlook) related pharmaceutical technology EHR and EPIC.
Carry out calculations and execute basic math skills needed for common dosage determination.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Work independently as well as be part of the team including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ensure the privacy of each patients PHI.
Builds relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
See required physical demands mental components visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements
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Job Shift:
DaysSchedule:
Full TimeShift Hours:
8Days of the Week:
Friday Monday Thursday Tuesday WednesdayWeekend Requirements:
NoneBenefits:
YesUnions:
NoPosition Status:
NonExemptWeekly Hours:
40Employee Status:
RegularSutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $40.92 to $51.13 / hourThe salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidates experience education skills licensure and certifications department equity training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.
Employment Type
Full-Time
