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Form of workJob Summary:
The Pharmacy Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the ordering and distribution of medications and supplies for the EHS Pharmacy areas. These responsibilities include: wholesale ordering, outside source ordering, inventory processes, distribution processes and out of date processing. This employee must be a CPhT and be able to assist the Pharmacist in retaining and maintaining adequate Pharmaceutical inventories. He/she must be able to perform as a CPhT and be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems. CPhT's must be able to perform specialized Narcotic Distribution functions. They must be computer literate and must adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO Standards for the Department of Pharmacy. They must be familiar with the practices involved in a unit dose medication system.
Education:
Required:
High School Graduate, CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)
Testing in proficiency for Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Preferred:
AS Degree in Pharmacy Technology or Accredited Pharmacy Tech Course completion
Experience:
Required:
Clinical CPhT must have a minimum of one year pharmacy experience
LPN, RN with CPhT Certification is acceptable with no experience.
Preferred:
One year IV Compounding experience
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician, Active Certified Pharmacy Technician and must have or the ability to obtain Tennessee State Pharmacy License within 60 days of employment.
Preferred:
Department Position Summary:
The Pharmacy Procurement Specialist is responsible for overseeing the ordering and distribution of medications and supplies for the EHS Pharmacy areas. These responsibilities include: wholesale ordering, outside source ordering, inventory processes, distribution processes and out of date processing. This employee must be a CPhT and be able to assist the Pharmacist in retaining and maintaining adequate Pharmaceutical inventories. He/she must be able to perform and be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems. He/she must adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO Standards for the Department of Pharmacy.
This employee must also be able to function as a Certified Pharmacy Technicians who are responsible for performing duties to assist the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution. Those duties consist of, but are not limited to: Aseptic preparation of IV admixtures in compliance with departmental, hospital and licensing agency standards; fill and distribute medications through first fill, cart fill and/or Automated Drug Systems; must be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems; possess familiarity of a multitude of generic/trade name medications; accurately process patient medication orders and billing adjustments as required. CPhT's should be able to perform specialized Narcotic Distribution and Storeroom duties. Must be able to fill oral prepackage syringes and use Medication Prepackage Machines, ensuring Federal prepackaging guidelines are met. Must prepare stock orders and maintain adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas. Maintain effective use of time management skills, and be computer literate. CPhT's must adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO Standards for the Department of Pharmacy. One must be compliant with the practices of a unit dose medication distribution system. All functions must be performed using excellent customer relation skills.
