Pharmacy Technician - Supply Chain - Westwood

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.; Westwood (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health in Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage supply chain operations across the pharmacy, warehouse, and loading docks. You will stage products, coordinate transfers, receive deliveries, stock shelves, and pick, pack, and ship packages in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Must maintain records, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, participate in training on new systems, and comply with BI LH vaccination policy.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Registration with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Technician Trainee.
• 1+ years related work experience in pharmacy.
• Experience with computer systems including web-based applications and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Staging product for deliveries and coordinating with pharmacy and delivery staff.
• Receiving product from delivery companies and stocking designated areas.
• Pick, pack and ship packages; perform inventory counts and stock rotation.
• Maintain inventory of packaging and pharmacy supplies; keep logs and records.
• Operate equipment (dollies, motorized equipment) safely and report issues.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Team Work

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy registration / Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supply chain operations in the pharmacy, warehouse, and loading docks including, but not limited to: (essential)
• Staging product for deliveries
• Coordinating with pharmacy and delivery service personnel to ensure accurate transfers
• Receiving product from delivery companies
• Stocking of items in designated areas within the warehouse
• Pick, pack, and ship packages of various sizes
• Material handling: receiving, unloading, and stocking shelves inventory cycle counts product organization and stock rotation
• Maintaining and procuring inventory of packaging and pharmacy supplies. (essential)
• Maintenance and filing of required recordkeeping and logs (essential)
• Safe operation of equipment essential to safely and accurately complete assigned duties, including dollies or motorized equipment (essential)
• Communicates any problems to the supervisor including issues with the merchandise location system or with the merchandise being loaded/unloaded (essential)
• Cleans up and disposes of boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as routine cleaning and maintenance of pharmacy and loading dock areas, including pharmacy equipment. (essential)
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position (essential)
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Registration with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• 1+ years related work experience in pharmacy.
• Experience with computer systems require d, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Inventory, shipping & delivery, and/or pharmacy fulfillment experience.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor /manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Social/Environmental Requirements:

Work requires close attention to task for work to be accurately completed. Intermittent breaks during the work day do not compromise the work. Work routine is fairly consistent, but employee needs to be able to use judgment to respond to events several times a week. No substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions

Health Care Status:

HCW 3: Regular provision of service in a patient care area. Examples: Unit coordinators , lead coordinator /supervisor, patient liaison, nutrition services, environmental services, registrars, information desks, security, etc.- Health Care Worker Status may vary by department

Sensory Requirements:

Close work (paperwork, visual examination), Monitor Use, Visual clarity feet, Conversation, Telephone, Background Noise.

Physical Requirements:

Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Use of machinery, including forklift, power pallet jack, and manual pallet jack Most elements of the job are active, and the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move throughout the hospital campus This job requires frequent movement. Occasional sedentary work with keyboard use.

Pay Range:

$27.00 - $36.34

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.