Lead Pharmacy Technician Buyer, Full Time, Day Shift-8 Hr, Pharmacy (Rp)

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Assists the department by leading the work of lower level technicians and/or coordinating department operations (e.g., scheduling, workflow coordination etc.). Coordinates the procurement, storage, security, and distribution of pharmaceuticals and related supplies.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

• Three years' technical experience: Preferred

• Two years' hospital pharmacy purchasing and inventory management experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• State Pharmacy Techncian license: Required in CA and OR
• Pharmaceutical Technician Board certification: Preferred

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• State Pharmacy Technician (PTC): Required
• CPhT OR CPHT-NHA: Required

Essential Functions:

• Locates, evaluates and selects cost-effective supply sources. Considers contractual obligations and product availability. Updates and maintains ordering and inventory control system, including purchasing and inventory records. Sets reorder points to maximize inventory turns while maintaining adequate supply level.

• Updates and maintains ordering and inventory control system, including purchasing and inventory records. Sets reorder points to maximize inventory turns while maintaining adequate stock levels.

• Processes invoices for payment in a timely manner including approval, reconciling product received against items billed, and matching packing slips to invoices. Processes disposal and/or disposition of outdated, overstocked, or damaged merchandise; obtains proper credits or exchanges.

• Monitors integrity of the supply chain. Manages receiving and storage of ordered products. Prepares usage reports to monitor purchasing patterns and trends. Assists director, clinical specialist, and others in analysis of drug purchases. Monitors formulary compliance.

• Completes, compiles and maintains controlled substance records, including (but not limited to) invoices and DEA222 forms (manual and electronic). Oversees annual pharmacy drug inventories, including fiscal and controlled substance inventories.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.