PURPOSE

The Purchasing Technician/Coordinator is in-charge of purchasing and maintaining inventory levels within the Pharmacy.

DUTIES

Review daily stock inventory and purchase needed products in a daily basis. Review prices and select the lowest price available from current vendors. Maintain a controlled inventory with maximum and minimum numbers of bulk items, high cost, or special items while keeping within budget guidelines. Periodic reviews of inventory for expired, damaged or overstock medication.

Utilize inventory control programs and policies to achieve targeted inventory levels

Monitor and analyze pricing and adherence to contracts
Contact current vendors to place order over the phone or using their online ordering system
Check-in all deliveries to the pharmacy by accounting for everything in the packages
Assist the pharmacy with breaking down boxes and taking them to the garbage area
Organize and restock new inventory in a daily basis
Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
Process return items within our allowed vendor window

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent, college level a plus
Pharmacy Technician Program Completion

EXPERIENCE REQUIRMENTS

Must be familiar with brand and generic drug names
Excellent communication and data entry skills
Ability to follow a timeline for work in progress
Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and management
Strong organizational skills
Intermediate computer skills using Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Outlook
Ability to prioritize work and multi task
3 years of experience in pharmacy or long-term care setting
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
1 year experience with basic Pharmacy equipment (Heat Sealers)
Required knowledge of brand and generic drug names

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Pharmacy Technician License

EQUIPMENT USED

PC, Calculator, Office Copying, FAX and Scanning Machine

COMPUTER SKILLS AND APPLICATIONS

Good proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) familiarity with PowerPoint, Outlook; ability to use the Internet for research and information in support of job duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day. May be necessary to work extended hours as needed. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Finger dexterity to operate office equipment is required. May need to lift up to fifty (50) pounds on occasion. Visual acuity to see and read fine prints. Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Summary

Mini Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.