PHARMACY PURCHASING (13723)

Cullman Regional; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, AL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support daily hospital pharmacy operations, including inventory management, med orders, and invoicing. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a formal technician training program, and Alabama State Board of Pharmacy registration, with at least six months of hospital pharmacy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal technician training program.
• Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks under the certified Pharmacy Technician I level.
• Place medication orders daily to maintain inventory.
• Request POs and submit invoices for payment as needed.
• Manage annual inventory and establish par levels.
• Maintain documentation for borrows/loans to other facilities.
• Organize pharmacy storage areas and department material.
• Communicate back orders and shortages to staff.
• Process interdepartmental billing and coordinate with accounts payable.
• Promote patient safety and exceptional service.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical calculations

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Formal technician training program

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Health CareJob 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.