PHARMACY TECH - BUYER II at Shannon Health

Job Summary

Assists the Pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Certification as a pharmacy technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required.  Performs functions of pharmacy technician under supervision of pharmacist.  Coordinates and handles the pharmacy supply ordering, inventory control, accurate billing, for supporting cost containment programs, maintaining drug recall as they are released, returning expired medication that are maintained in the pharmacy, processing payment of pharmacy invoices, department charges, borrow and loans and pharmaceutical transfers and any other function deemed necessary by the Pharmacy Director.  The buyer must comply with 340b purchasing guidelines and PAP compliance guidelines.  Provides the necessary pharmaceutical services needed to facilitate the procurement of medications necessary to treat the patient.  Responsible for management of catalogs, advanced access to wholesale accounts and enterprise support.

Qualifications

Education

• Preferred
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Experience:

• Required
  • Five or more years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician or similar

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Cert Pharmacy Tech/CPT
    • Advanced Certified Pharmacy Techinican (CPhT-Adv) designation available as reviewed and approved by leadership utilizing the approved PTCB Credentials list.
  • Registered Pharmacy Tech
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License
  • 340B University Course-Apexus (Inpatient)

• Preferred
  • IV Preparation Certification
  • PTCB Supply Chain Inventory Management Certificate

340B Competencies/Certification