Pharmacy Purchasing Technician

What Health System Pharmacy contributes to Cardinal Health

Pharmacy Operations is responsible for the safe, efficient and effective coordination of Cardinal Health's pharmacy operations that service acute care hospitals, hospital retail customers, ambulatory care and alternate site facilities, oncology and cardiology practices as well as retail customers.

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy purchasing technician is responsible for purchasing the necessary drugs and materials for the Pharmacy Department. Is responsible for procurement, receiving and inventory control of pharmaceuticals; for processing purchase orders and invoices; for maintaining contract files and for compliance with contracts, and for responses to pharmaceutical recalls.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Ft Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN and we are currently recruiting for a full-time purchasing pharmacy technician.  

Schedule: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Responsibilities

• Leads or assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations.
• Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately.
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately and timely.
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone, clearly identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations.
• Purchase drugs and supplies in accordance with Bids and Cardinal Health best demonstrated practices.
• Assures that all orders received are properly checked-in and put away.
• Attends pharmacy staff meetings including Cardinal Health webcasts and reads departmental email/communications daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent preferred.
• State of Tennessee Pharmacy Technician license required.
• National PTCB certification required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience strongly preferred.
• Previous buyer experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 340B program preferred.
• May required vendor credentialing.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Takes the lead in effectively applying and teaching new processes and skills in order to accomplish a wide variety of assignments.
• Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area.
• Ability to apply knowledge beyond own areas of expertise.
• Performs the most complex and technically challenging work within area of specialization.
• Preempts potential problems and provides effective solutions for team.
• Works independently to interpret and apply company procedures to complete work.
• Provides guidance to less experienced team members.
• May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise.

Anticipated hourly range: $24.10 per hour - $31.19 per hour.

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401k savings plan
• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Work-Life resources
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 06/18/2024 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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