Pharmacy Purchasing Associate
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.The Pharmacy Purchasing
Associate assures the control of pharmacy inventory and purchasing
of designated supplies. Sets up inventory and purchasing
communication systems with other departments associated with the
hospital. Reviews inventory and special order requests, obtains
product information and pricing, handles returns to vendors, and
reconciles drug invoices. Under the direction of a pharmacist,
delivers medications, packages unit dose medications, floor stock
orders, performs routine medication area inspections, maintains
records for controlled substances, and utilizes the pharmacy
computer system. Accountable for all pharmacy technician
responsibilities as designated by site manager, see pharmacy
technician job description. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Prepares and executes pharmacy wholesaler orders after reviewing
daily medication order sheets and determining appropriate items and
quantities to order via telephone or computer ordering devices
(i.e., Telxon or MSI).* Reviews purchase orders, packing slips, and
invoices and reconciles any discrepancies on a daily basis.* Checks
in and puts daily purchased orders away and maintains product bar
code labeling.* Reviews Premier Purchasing Partners (GPO) monthly
bid updates and makes appropriate changes in purchasing database.*
Informs management/staff of new products, package sizes,
availability, backorders, product changes, temp outs, etc. on a
daily basis.* Reviews inventory levels for direct accounts and
non-formulary drugs and determines appropriate items and quantities
to order.* Obtains generic equivalent substitutes when needed,
seeks assistance for other outages.* Arranges borrowing and lending
of medications between SLHN facilities and other organizations.*
Processes orders and floor stock for specialty areas. Facilitates
billing of floor stock items handled by facility.* Coordinates
chemotherapy medication needs with physician's offices.* Processes
pharmaceutical returns to the appropriate vendor or a bulk
pharmaceutical returns company.* Participates in the annual
departmental physical inventory.* Receives and processes drug
samples according to departmental policy.* Orders weekly supplies
from Storeroom.* Utilizes effective interpersonal communication
skills while maintaining confidentiality of hospital information.
Addresses co-workers, vendors, and others in a pleasant and
cooperative manner.* Coordinates and implements the departmental
drug recall procedure and assures product removal as indicated.
Obtains required replacement medications in a timely manner to
assure continuity of patient care.* Completes and maintains
departmental competencies.* May be required to: Fill medication and
IV orders from computer generated labels, fills and updates patient
cassette drawers. Delivers and picks up medication from patient
care areas when appropriate. (noted pharmacy technician
responsibility).* May be required to: Prepare prepackaged
medications under pharmacist supervision using proper technique.
(noted pharmacy technician responsibility).* Demonstrates ability
to answer telephone/window and deal with visitors to pharmacy
appropriately.* Competently handles the other functions of a
Pharmacy Technician.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sitting for
up to 2-3 hours per day and up to one consecutive hours. Walking
and standing for up to 4-5 hours per day and up to 50 consecutive
minutes. Frequently fingering and handling; occasionally firm
grasping, twisting and turning; repetitively looking up. Frequently
lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds; occasionally pushing and
pulling up to 15 pounds. Occasionally stooping, bending, squatting,
crouching and kneeling. Rarely crawling and climbing. Frequently
reaching above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal
conversation, high and low frequency. Seeing as it relates to
general vision, near vision, far vision and color
vision.EDUCATION:High school graduate. TRAINING AND
EXPERIENCE:Prior purchasing experience is preferred along with
computer experience. Attendance of formal training programs in
purchasing is preferred.CERTIFICATION - Current PTCB (Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board) national certification is
preferred.Please complete your application using your full legal
name and--current home address. Be sure to--include--employment
history for--the past seven (7) years, including your present
employer. Additionally, you are--encouraged to upload a current
resume, including all work history, education, and/or
certifications and--licenses, if applicable. It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's!!St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Allentown , Pharmacy Purchasing Associate, Other , Allentown, Pennsylvania
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