What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY PURCHASING SPECIALIST position at TALENT Software Services?
Job Summary
The role involves procuring and maintaining an effective inventory of medications and supplies across assigned sites. Responsibilities include managing medication shortages, processing medication recalls, and handling the return or destruction of pharmaceuticals. Additionally, this role may involve performing duties typically assigned to a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician.
Duties
Required Skills & Experience
Required Education
Required Certifications & Licensure
Completed High School (Diploma or GED)
The role involves procuring and maintaining an effective inventory of medications and supplies across assigned sites. Responsibilities include managing medication shortages, processing medication recalls, and handling the return or destruction of pharmaceuticals. Additionally, this role may involve performing duties typically assigned to a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician.
Duties
- Accurately and efficiently procure medications and supplies.
- Ensure effective inventory management.
- Assist with managing medication shortages.
- Process medication recalls and handle the return or destruction of pharmaceuticals.
- Perform duties of a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
- Ability to effectively read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Detail-oriented with strong prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently under general guidelines and procedures.
- Excellent communication and computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
- Capability to work collaboratively with others and independently with minimal supervision.
- No history of drug abuse or misuse, or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program.
- May not perform duties requiring registration until registration is obtained.
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience in pharmacy purchasing and inventory control strongly preferred.
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree in business, management, accounting, or related field and two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience.
- OR Two-year college degree (healthcare or business preferred) and four (4) years of pharmacy technician experience.
- OR High school diploma and six (6) years of pharmacy technician experience.
- N/A
Required Certifications & Licensure
- Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy in the state of employment where required by state regulation, or eligibility to obtain.
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
- N/A
Completed High School (Diploma or GED)
