Pharmacy Technician, Purchasing and Inventory Management (H)

It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health Central Storage MadisonWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Additional Job DescriptionJoin the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!Our CultureAt SSM Health, we are dedicated to providing our employees with the tools, recognition, opportunities, and collaborative partnership needed to thrive in a patient-centered health care environment. We bring together and cultivate exceptional people; when our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.Our OpportunitiesSSM Health offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Income based medical insurance premium discounts

HSA/FSA options

Short and Long-Term Disability

Generous PTO

403b/401k retirement plans

Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

Position Information

40 hours/week

Monday – Friday, 8am-4:30pm

No nights or weekends

$2,000. Sign on bonus eligible!

SSM Health is looking for an experienced pharmacy technician to join our medication purchasing team at our warehouse in Madison, WI. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, team player, dependable and has an eye for detail. Only candidates with a minimum of 3 years pharmacy experience will be considered.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 Ensures appropriate levels of medications inventory and the segregation and removal of outdated or recalled products.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 CERTIFICATIONSState 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

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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:EmployeeDepartment:7829000032 Dean Medication PurchasingScheduled Weekly Hours:40Benefits: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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