PHARMACY PURCHASING LEAD TECHNICIAN (FULL-TIME, DAY SHIFTS)
Req #: | 170425 |
Department: | UW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 09/09/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | $3,794.00 to $5,594.00 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
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UWMC Pharmacy has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME PHARMACY PURCHASING LEAD TECHNICIAN (Day Shifts). Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Purchasing Lead Technician will provide direction and technical support for the pharmacy departmental supply chain, including drug shortage management, purchasing, receiving, accounts payable, and inventory management.
Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, this position will assist in directing the work of program support staff, frequently assigning inventory control functions, drug shortage, and recall management. The Pharmacy Purchasing Lead Technician may assist with work assignments, peer review, and performance feedback.
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage day-to-day operations of an assigned program in the Pharmacy Department purchasing area.
- Order and maintain appropriate levels of pharmacy drug and supply stocks.
- Direct Pharmacy Technicians and others to ensure that the supply chain processes are managed in a timely and appropriate fashion.
- Manage pharmaceutical shortages: Coordinate communication of pharmaceutical shortages to pharmacy staff; manage back-up stocks of back-ordered products and at-risk products.
- Perform daily review of back-orders by vendor and outstanding purchase orders and develop plan for identifying alternative options and communication.
- Maintain a schedule for ordering recurring or ongoing non-formulary or patient-specific medications.
- Monitor and manage recalls and short-dated pharmaceuticals for patient safety and fiscal responsibility.
- Prepare outdated and return merchandise for shipping to wholesaler or manufacturer.
- Manage purchasing requisition process and procedures; provide appropriate vendor information and contract references to UW Medicine Purchasing.
- Assist with accounts payables process per UW Medicine and State of Washington requirements.
- Maintain a working knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy purchasing activities, including class of trade and Drug Supply Chain Security Act regulations.
- May engage in preparation and packaging of medications and other Pharmacy-related functions.
- Coordinate communication and services between pharmaceutical wholesaler and UWMC.
- Assist with annual review of policies and procedures for assigned area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
DESIRED:
- Working knowledge of desktop computers, including proficiency with MS Office applications, e-mail, and Internet access.
- Working knowledge of pharmacy wholesaler purchasing systems and pharmacy or materials management information systems.
- Excellent, highly detailed organizational skills, and the ability to work in a busy office environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with strong sense of customer support.
- Interest in and aptitude for health care and information technology.
- Three (3) years of recent healthcare experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.