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SSM Health Pharmacy Technician, Purchasing and Inventory Management in Saint Louis, Missouri
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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Primary Location : SLUH 1201 Grand Blvd Saint Louis, MO 63104
Department: SLUH Inpatient Pharmacy 3901000037
Schedule : Full Time
Shift : Days- 8am-4:30pm, no nights or weekends
Starting Pay : 26.01 minimum (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)
Shift Differentials : Increases for Evenings, Nights, & Weekends based on State and Job Profile
Sign-on Bonus Eligible – $2,000 (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)
Job Summary:
Responsible for the purchase of pharmaceutical and supplies under the procedures set by pharmacy administrations. Ensures appropriate levels of medications inventory and the segregation and removal of outdated or recalled products. Strives for contract compliance and low-cost items.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Works cooperatively with internal and external customers to meet their needs for information on items such as product information, drug recall issues, or pricing.
Develops and maintains effective partnerships with vendors.
Contact vendors regarding pricing discrepancies, errors in medications received, manufacturer back orders, or to ensure service level expectations are being met.
Meets managerial needs for information requests in a timely manner; provides pertinent information for decision making, problem solving and management reports.
Keeps internal customers informed of medication shortages or delays.
Reviews medication orders for completeness and deviations in normal ordering patterns.
Works with requester(s) to discuss and resolve concerns before placing order.
Maintains a log of invoices received by outside vendors, processes the invoice processing system, creates the appropriate invoice approval paperwork and allocates the invoice amount to the appropriate pharmacy sub-account.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
EXPERIENCE
- Threeyears’ experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois
Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Or
IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE
-
Missouri Division of Professional Registration
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of
Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
- Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department
of
Safety and Professional Services
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of
Safety
and Professional Services
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
3901000037 Pharmacy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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