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UMass Memorial Medical Center · 2 months ago

Pharmacy Technician/Buyer, 40hr, Day-Marlborough

Marlborough, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

UMass Memorial Medical Center is a leading health system in Central Massachusetts, dedicated to exceptional patient care and academic excellence. They are seeking a Pharmacy Technician/Buyer who will assist in the dispensing of medication, manage inventory levels, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Obtains and maintains appropriate knowledge and understanding of the Department of Pharmacy at Marlborough Hospital. Follows established policies and procedures

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the automated dispensing machines

Restocking automated dispensing machines (Pyxis Medstation®)

Loading or unloading drugs from the automated dispensing machine

Maintaining appropriate expiration dating of drugs contained in the automated dispensing machine

Running reports upon demand from automated dispensing machine console

Processing discrepancy, rejection, and credit reports from the automated dispensing machine

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the pharmacy computer system

Processing charges for medications into the pharmacy computer system in a timely and accurate manner

Repackaging, labeling, and determining appropriate expiration dates for unit dosed packaging

Generating reports and labels from the pharmacy computer system

Carries out calculations required for usual dosage determinations and solution preparation, using weight and volume equivalents in metric system

Performs essential functions related to inventory control

Orders drugs using authorized distribution agent’s approved ordering computer system including Internet application

Checks in orders and documents receipt on duplicate invoices

Handles problems with order with authorized distribution agent, documents problems and resolution of problems

Maintains inventory in pharmacy and in automated dispensing machines

Monitors expiration dates of drugs in pharmacy and in automated dispensing machines

Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms. This includes use of good aseptic technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of parenteral admixtures

Completes pharmacy worksheet for each product compounded

Cleans the IV hood with alcohol daily or whenever appropriate and documents cleaning

Breaks down and cleans IV hood thoroughly at least weekly basis and documents thorough cleaning

Presents compounded product to pharmacist for appropriate checking

Performs essential functions related to pharmaceutical sales representatives and sample medications

Ensures sales representatives complete the sign-in log including location of scheduled appointment and whether samples are being left for an approved area and gives out identification badge

Completes sign-in log when pharmaceutical sales representative returns indicating the identification badge was returned

Telephones sales representatives to request return of identification badge if not returned that day

Logs in appropriate sample information for approved areas that store sample drugs

Completes sample release form with the appropriate sample information if sales representative is delivering the sample medication

Delivers sample medication to approved area that store sample drugs

Participates in proper handling of patient own medications that are stored in the pharmacy

Picks up patient own medications (CVI only) and logs in patient own medications in the pharmacy

Logs out patient own medications from the pharmacy and delivers to the patient care area (CVI only)

Conducts inspections of patient care areas and other departments

Identifies problem areas and discusses with appropriate representative of the patient care area or other department and works with area to resolve problem

Notifies pharmacist or Director of Pharmacy of serious identified problems or ongoing problems that are not resolved in a timely manner

Participates in departmental continuous quality improvement program

Collects and tabulates information when requested

Implements changes in procedures based on recommendation from the continuous quality improvement program

Maintains documentation in accordance with regulatory and Hospital requirements

Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees upon request

Responsible for a broad range of purchasing functions

Reviews requests for supplies, ensuring that requisitions are consistent with group purchasing contracts. This process includes conferring with group purchasing personnel and vendors. Maintains interchanged items within the department regarding shelf stickers and pyxis inventory

Assists Pharmacy Director with purchasing problems related to shortages and back orders

Researches costs and availability medications on group purchaser’s web site for possible interchanges for savings. Negotiates delivery terms and dates

Assists Pharmacy Director informing clinical personnel of delivery schedules and back-order delivery status for orders in process

Consults with and keeps Pharmacy Director informed regarding order status and/or alternative delivery products or systems

Under direction of the Pharmacy Director, resolves invoicing discrepancies such as price or quantity received. Processes adjustments for damaged or incorrect shipments

Consults with Pharmacy Director and accesses Group Purchasing Databases as required ensuring correct pricing. Identifies opportunities for cost savings and prepares documentation for supervisor/director

Coordinates purchasing details with vendors, including pricing revisions, order cancellations, discontinued items, acceptable substitutes, back-orders, delivery, date revisions and invoice discrepancies

Maintains purchasing records, reports, and statistics as required by Department policy and applicable laws

Maintains 340B program inventory and regulatory compliance

Conducts monthly 340B audits of the split-billing software and inpatient charges to ensure 340B compliance and informs the Pharmacy Director of any irregularities

Ability to back up receiving and distribution functions as needed

Submits invoices directly to finance for payment

Provides statistical information to support invoice and patient charges as compared to reimbursement

Coordinates annual inventory by, updating pricing, maintaining spreadsheet, comparing current spending to previous fiscal years spending

Monitors pricing changes and updates Pyxis as needed to reflect current pricing

Coordinates monthly nursing unit inspections

Coordinates out patient psychiatric medication including, inventory, receiving and monitors medication dispensing logs

Coordinates pharmacy restocking of code carts

Refills medications

Submits charges following a code

Coordinates purchasing and utilization of state provided immunizations

Other duties as may be assigned

Qualification

Certified Pharmacy TechnicianHospital pharmacy experienceIV admixturesPharmacy computer systemInventory managementDrug brandGeneric namesAseptic techniqueTeam player

Required

Certified Pharmacy Technician from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Board of Registration required

High School Education or certificate of equivalency

Familiarity with drug brand and generic names

Knowledge of admixing sterile intravenous products including chemotherapy

Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting as a certified pharmacy technician

OR equivalent combination of the above

Preferred

Associates/Bachelors degree in Science

Benefits

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Company

UMass Memorial Medical Center

Umass Memorial Medical Center is the clinical partner of UMass Medical School and the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. It is a sub-organization of UMass Memorial Health Care.

Founded in 1998

Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.umassmemorialhealthcare.org

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