Pharmacy Buyer

Children's of Alabama; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's of Alabama Pharmacy at Main Campus is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a 7-on/7-off Day Shift (7am–5pm). The technician will plan and manage procurement of pharmaceuticals and supplies for the hospital and associated departments, supporting compounding, unit-dosing, verification, and dispensing.

The role requires an Alabama Pharmacy Technician License and a Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate.

Qualifications

• Valid Alabama Pharmacy Technician License
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• NHA or PTCB certification
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage procurement of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Support compounding, unit-dosing, medication verification, and dispensing.
• Assist in hazardous medication handling and clinical pharmacy services.
• Utilize Epic systems and inventory tools to track and manage stock.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Education

High School Diploma

Alabama Pharmacy Technician License

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Certified Pharmacy Technician (NHA/PTCBB)

Tools

Epic Willow Inventory

Bar code scanning

Kit management software

Pyxis/Automated dispensing

Job description

In Pharmacy at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be 7on / 7off on the Day Shift, Monday-Sunday, 7am-5pm.

Summary:

Responsible for planning and management of all functions relating to obtaining pharmaceuticals and supplies necessary for the operation of the Pharmacy and associated departments of the hospital.

Other Information:

Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries

• Valid Alabama Pharmacy Technician License
• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Essential:

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician NHA or Certified Pharmacy Technician PTCB
• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Essential:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Nonessential:

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

• 2 Years job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to Children’s of Alabama Patients. Services include, compounding of sterile and non-sterile medication, pharmacokinetics, medication order verification, OR preference bags, hazardous medication dispensing and compounding, clinical pharmacy services, unit-dosing of medication, automatic dispensing machines (Pyxis), investigational study pharmacy, medication delivery and more. The pharmacy operates out of a central pharmacy located in the Benjamin Russell building. Decentralized services are provided by clinical pharmacists on the units and several pharmacy satellites (main campus OR, Children’s South, hematology/oncology clinic, Investigational Pharmacy). The pharmacy utilizes Epic, Epic Willow Inventory, bar code scanning, vertical carousels, and kit management software.

Schedule: M-Sun 7 A to 5 P, Day Shift, 7-On 7-Off Schedule