Pharmacy Purchasing Technician

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Since our founding in 1997, we’ve been making long-term care better for our residents and more rewarding for our team members. We’re a Fortune Best Places to Work in Aging Services, a certified Great Place to Work, and one of Glassdoor’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work. If you’re looking for a place that embraces you for who you are, helps you achieve your full potential, and makes working hard feel less like hard work, then look no further than Trilogy. 

Synchrony Pharmacy is in search of a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician. This position ensures that our customers are our first priority.  Pay close attention to detail, meet daily deadlines, be a team player and work well with other departments.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Correlates data for the purchase of special orders. Calls in shortages and overages form wholesalers. Enters incoming orders in Framework. Informs Pharmacist-In-Charge of the receipt, pricing, shipping dates and delays of orders. Answers and responds to inquiries.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Checks for entries, messages or notes from the Pharmacist on a daily basis.
2. Corrects and adjusts any drugs entered into Framework by the Pharmacist.
3. Runs report of New Drug Code and corrects transaction on each part.
4. Collects pink cards to order for pre-pack.
5. Reviews drugs to see if there is a reference to the MHA contract. If not, checks for best and MAC pricing.
6. Checks drug availability from the wholesaler in the quantities needed.
7. Enters and keys in pre-pack daily morning order by 11:30 a.m.
8. Enters and prices all new compounds.
9. Enters all new drugs in Framework.
10. Checks current generic availability. If not available, checks for another generic on contract, verifying reserve package size, tablet size and imprint on tablet.
11. Reviews opened bottles on shelf to see that all strengths and colors match (punched out from returns).
12. Checks NDC numbers for billing department and corrects drugs in the Framework system. Emails or coordinates with billing the correct information.
13. Calls in and orders special IV drugs.
14. Calls in all shortages and overages from wholesalers to ensure credit and refunds.
15. Orders fax cartridges and copy machine toner from approved vendor.
16. Files copies of orders received, or post orders on records.
17. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
18. Minimal travel including overnight stay as necessary.
19. Meets Expectations of Excellence for position.
20. Supports facilities, departmental goals and the overall objectives of the Company.
21. Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.
22. Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.
23. Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules and standards.

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Required upon hire)
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred
• Computer knowledge
• Customer service skills
• Telephone etiquette skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Available to work overtime when needed
• Available to work weekends when needed
• Knowledge of medical language and abbreviations
• High school diploma or GED