Description
Overview:
At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley's leading integrated health system, you'll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you're interested in a health system that's both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Pharmacy Specialist on our Pharmacy team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center-Middletown.
Responsibilities:
Purchase medications required to prepare and dispense medications; ensuring adequate inventories to support the patient care needs of the institution; managing drug shortages by locating, procuring, and arranging delivery of pharmaceuticals when not available through regular suppliers; conducting recalls of various drugs; and complying with regulatory and accreditation requirements related to the purchase and documentation of pharmaceutical transactions. Maintains the purchasing and other files required for compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.
At Garnet Health, we are committed to supporting your career growth and professional potential. We are responsive, attentive and dedicated to the success and satisfaction of our team members. Here, you'll find resources that will help you excel in your career, tuition reimbursement programs for your continued education, and comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit your individual and family needs. Our inclusive and diverse team culture encourages you to contribute your exceptional talents, skills and perspectives to the success of our system, one another, our communities and our patients.
Join the Garnet Health team and let your excellence shine.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: High school Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate's degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum Experience: Experience working in a pharmacy setting required. Prior experience as a pharmacy buyer or technician preferred. Demonstrated customer service, computer, and MS Office applications with excellent written and verbal communications required. Knowledge of Cardinal, Omnicell/Pyxis and Macrohelix preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Products required. The ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and to think and act independently.
Required Certification/Registration: N/A
Physical Requirements:
Working Conditions:
Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well- lighted, heated or ventilated facility. No routine exposure to hazards.
Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. and to push and pull up to 50lbs.
Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi-task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.
