Pharmacy Technician – Inventory Control Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Pharmacy Technician - Inventory Control in Monroe, LA is responsible for purchasing pharmaceuticals and supplies, maintaining inventory within budgetary requirements, and recommending cost-reducing stocking items. This role requires following guidelines closely, ensuring medication availability, managing backorders, maintaining accurate records, and ordering at the best contract price. Qualifications include 3 years in Hospital Pharmacy, High School Diploma, and Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Technician Certificate. The position is full-time, day shift, at St. Francis Medical Center Inc. in Monroe, LA.
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician – Inventory Control
Monroe, LA, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Pharmacy Purchasing Clerk is responsible for the purchase of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies for the department and ensures the availability of pharmaceuticals while maintaining inventory within budgetary requirements; recommends the stocking of items with the potential of reducing costs in materials and personnel time. This position relies heavily on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job and works under close supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Inventory Management:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Adequate supply of medications and supplies is maintained such that there is no lack of medications at all times.
Information about backorders is obtained and communicated to appropriate team member and/or resolved immediately.
Recalled medications are removed from stock, appropriate paperwork is completed, and appropriate team member is notified.
Biannual inventory process is completed within specified timeframes as required.
Recordkeeping:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Invoices are reconciled and paid to suppliers in full by due date at all times as evidenced by continuity service.
Files are accurately maintained and stored for easy retrieval by team members and auditors at all times.
Contract Compliance:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Medications and supplies are ordered at the best contract price possible all of the time.
Authorized pharmaceutical representatives are seen and/or directed to apppropriate team member.
Contract changes are notified to the pharmacy director immediately.
Other Duties as
Assigned:
This will have been satisfactorily performed when…
Other duties as assigned are completed.
Assistance in projects is provided as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
3 years in Hospital Pharmacy
High School Diploma
Per certification requirements
Excellent computer skills
Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Technician Certificate; PHT Job Identification
38110
Job Category
Clinical_Care
Locations 309 Jackson St, Monroe, LA, 71201, US
Job Shift
Day
Job Function
Pharmacy
Worker Type
Employee
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Requisition Schedule
Full-Time
Hours of Schedule (e.g. M-F 8a-5p)
Monday through Friday 0800-1630
Department
Hospital Pharmacy-SFMC Main Campus
FMOLHS Company Code
St Francis Medical Center Inc
