Pharmacy Technician Buyer

Central to all that California has to offer, Adventist Health Bakersfield has been providing an extraordinary team of world-class physicians, top-notch medical technology, caring professionals and award-winning quality since 1910. We are comprised of a 254-bed acute care hospital and 20 primary and specialty care medical offices. As one of America's fastest growing cities, Bakersfield offers affordable housing on the West Coast, beautiful weather, high-quality education and it is just a few hours away from Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, the Central California Coast and Southern California's great sports, theaters, concerts and amusement parks.

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

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 Processes disposal and/or disposition of outdated, overstocked, or damaged merchandise; obtains proper credits or exchanges.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.