PHARMACY PURCHASING (13723)

Cullman Regional Medical Center; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to perform core pharmacy tasks in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include inventory management, PO requests, and daily invoice processing, ensuring accurate documentation and patient safety.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a technician program, and Alabama Board of Pharmacy registration, with hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read, write, interpret written instructions and perform calculations.
• Experience with pharmacy software preferred.
• Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks under the certified Pharmacy Technician I level 13.
• Place orders for medications and maintain inventory levels.
• Request purchase orders and submit invoices for payment daily.
• Manage annual physical inventory and par levels for all items.
• Maintain documentation for borrow/loan transactions with other facilities.
• Keep the pharmacy and storage areas organized.
• Communicate back orders and shortages to pharmacy staff.
• Process interdepartmental billing and assist accounts payable.
• Encourage teamwork and deliver exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold patient safety and quality.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math calculations

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician training program

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Summary:

• Perform all tasks under certified pharmacy technician I level 13.
• Place orders for medications including special items daily to maintain a necessary inventory level.
• Request purchase orders and submit invoices for payment daily and as necessary.
• Manage annual physical inventory and develop par levels for all items in pharmacy.
• Maintain documentation for transactions of borrow and loan to other medical facilities.
• Maintain organization in the pharmacy department and any associated storage areas.
• Communicate regularly to all pharmacy staff regarding back order and shortage of medications.
• Maintain monthly interdepartmental billing and submit to accounts payable for transfer.
• Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences.
• Uphold and promote patient safety and quality.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a formal technician training program with satisfactory grades in all modules preferred. Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

Experience:

Six months of continuous experience in a pharmacy position with IV admixture experience. Minimum of two years of hospital pharmacy and managing inventory experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must have the ability to read, to write, to prepare and to interpret written instructions and to make mathematical calculations. Must have good communication skills and be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff members. Computer skills and the use of pharmacy software are preferred. Must pass the exam by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.