Pharmacy Warehouse Technician

Purpose:

The Pharmacy Warehouse Technician is responsible for handling the operations of a warehouse that specializes in cold-chain medications and ensure proper receiving, handling, and storage of these medications and phase changing material in accordance with federal and state laws, and RareMed Patient Service Center policies. This position reports to the Manager of Pharmacy Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring, maintaining and documenting of temperature and humidity levels in storage areas to ensure medication integrity and viable use of phase changing material for daily shipping requirements
• Inventory management:
  • Collaborate with pharmacists and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely receipt and delivery of cold-chain medications and other shipping supplies
  • Assist with regular cycle counts and checking expiration dates
• Conduct regular audits of cold-chain equipment and identify areas for improvement
• Assist with maintenance and calibration of cold-chain equipment
• Coordinate timely daily turnover and replenishment of shipping supplies including restocking of fridges and freezers with medication and phase changing material appropriately
• Participates in building and maintaining respectful collaborative team relationships, exercising and encouraging positivity
• Assists pharmacist(s) and pharmacy technicians with pharmacy cold-chain fulfillment activities while following cold-chain management protocols
• Medication dispensing and order processing:
  • Accurately and efficiently fill prescription orders by retrieving cold-chain medications, counting quantities, selecting lots, labeling, and packaging products appropriately
  • Review prescription information to confirm completeness and accuracy
• Identifies areas of improvement and assists with solution development/implementation
• Maintain patient and client confidentiality and adhere to all relevant privacy regulations
• Adhere to established safety and quality assurance protocols related to medication storage and handling
• Cycling supply inventory first in and first out
• Managing pallets disposal
• Additional projects and activities as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail
• Reliable, adaptable to changing conditions, and able to work independently
• Able to lift, carry and move boxes and product throughout the day
• Ability to operate a pallet jack
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team framework with pharmacists and other medical professionals

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician
• Prior experience with pharmaceutical warehousing and cold-chain product supply
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, medications, and dosage forms
• Proficiency with using pharmacy management software
• 1+ years of experience with inventory management
• Knowledge of pharmacy rules and regulations including HIPAA compliance

Work Environment:

This position operates in a well-lit, mail order distribution pharmacy warehouse environment. Role routinely uses pharmaceutical equipment and safety supplies.

Physical Demands:
Individual must be able to stand for extended periods of time; lift up to 20 pounds; and utilize the computer and bar code scanner. Must be able to use proper personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, gloves, eye protection and face masks when needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.