Job Information
HCA Healthcare Pharmacy Technician Buyer in Hopewell, Virginia
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Pharmacy Technician Buyer? At TriCities Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
TriCities Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives, and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician Buyer like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Maintains inventory, prepares and places orders of pharmacy department drugs and supplies. Prepares invoices and financial reports as required by the Director of Pharmacy. Performs selective support functions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Performs the duties of staff Pharmacy Technician as required by department leadership.
Maintains an inventory of drugs and supplies in accordance with the current purchasing group programs.
Prepares and places drug orders with manufacturers and wholesalers.
Prepares and places non-drug supply orders.
Receives drug and non-drug supplies and assures the items and counts are correct as per invoice as required by the department and in accordance with inventory management policy and procedure.
Distributes supplies in proper location under proper storage conditions as determined by the manufacturer.
Maintains shelf label stickers.
Prepares necessary documentation to initiate processing of invoices.
Manages recall information and return goods process.
Conducts review of contract compliance when requested.
Performs necessary steps to procure backorder or limited availability drugs and continually provides a status update to the Pharmacy Director.
Routinely communicates current drug shortages to the Pharmacy Director utilizing the Current Drug Shortage document.
Assists in Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) training and logon issues.
Ensures bar codes are attached to ADC and Meditech.
Participates in maintaining department inventory levels.
Coordinates continuous optimization of Automated Dispensing Cabinets.
Provides oversight of the checking of medication expiration dates in ADC cabinets and reconciliation of manually admitted patients.
Conducts audits to verify ADC restocking and optimization practices by department personnel to validate adherence to department standards.
Monitors all ADCs for integrity and functionality.
Ensures ADC best practice and regulatory compliance and informs Director of Pharmacy of any issues.
Orders medications based on PAR levels.
Orders medications based on clinical need in conjunction with formulary initiatives.
Works with DOP or designee as needed in inventory management initiatives.
Organizes, supervises, and facilitates the annual drug inventory.
Manages bioterrorism inventory and works closely with NVHA Tech.
What qualifications you will need:
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: Previous Hospital or Pharmacy Buyer experience
EDUCATION:
Required: High School diploma or equivalent
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION:
Required: Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the VA Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the VA Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
TriCities Hospital (https://johnrandolphmedicalcenter.com/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our 140+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A top performing hospital recognized by the Joint Commission; TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is stroke and chest pain accredited .
TriCities Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1915. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than a century of pioneering healthcare, our is one of the leading acute care facilities for the Tri-Cities Region. A recognized by the Joint Commission, TriCities Hospital has also received recognition from the American Association of Respiratory Care. Our emergency room is.
At TriCities Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Technician Buyer opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.