Pharmacy Supply Chain Technician Specialist

SUMMARY

Reports to the Pharmacy Purchasing Supervisor. Under supervision of a pharmacist and Purchasing Specialist, receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies (i.e., stock) at the loading dock and transports within the Consolidated Service Center (CSC). Identifies suspected illegitimate products and takes appropriate action. Initiates and executes electronic tracing of medications and supplies received and transferred out of the CSC. Receives, signs, processes, sorts, and files pharmacy supply documents in accordance with Brown University Health policies and procedures.

Performs duties in compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter 800 iHazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings, and NIOSH recommendations for hazardous drug handling. Adheres to USP Chapter 795 iPharmaceutical Compounding – Non-sterile Preparations procedures to repackage bulk non-sterile pharmaceutical products for Brown University Health facilities. Prepares medication for distribution to replenish inventory at Brown University Health facilities and prioritizes and coordinates shipping logistics.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role‑model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate the core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies at the loading dock and transports within the CSC.
• Identifies suspected illegitimate medications and supplies and takes appropriate action.
• Initiates and executes electronic tracing of medications and supplies received and transferred out of the CSC.
• Uses computerized systems for stock receiving and inventory operations; troubleshoots systems as needed.
• Signs, processes, sorts, and files pharmacy supply chain documents in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with DSCSA, USP Chapter 800, NIOSH recommendations, and USP Chapter 795 procedures.
• Maintains hazardous sterile and non‑sterile medication stocks, ensuring proper conditions for light, temperature, sanitation, and segregation.
• Serves as point of contact for pharmacy supply chain communications via in‑person, telephone, email, or facsimile.
• Provides timely and accurate written and verbal communication to staff, management, and customers regarding stock receiving and pharmacy supply chain.
• Prepares and repackages bulk non‑sterile, non‑hazardous pharmaceutical products using proper technique, labeling, and expiration dating for distribution to off‑site facilities.
• Labels medications for distribution to replenish inventory at facilities according to pharmacist‑approved packaging and labeling records.
• Processes medication requisitions for departments and laboratories, obtaining pharmacist verification prior to distribution.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance and calibration of equipment in the CSC and troubleshoots equipment as needed.
• Participates in quality control and quality assurance initiatives related to pharmacy supply chain.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of pharmacy supply chain areas.
• Independently prioritizes and coordinates logistics for shipping of medications to appropriate facilities.
• Reviews and analyzes pharmacy supply chain operations and workflow periodically, recommending changes to improve efficiency.
• Collates with the Pharmacy Purchasing Supervisor and Purchasing Specialists to implement approved operational changes.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities related to receiving medications, inventory control, and supply chain.
• Orientation and training of new pharmacy staff on medication and supply receiving and supply chain practices.
• Performs other pharmacy technician and purchasing specialist technician duties relating to pharmacy supply chain within scope of licensure as needed.

• High school graduate or equivalent required; one to two years of college preferred.
• Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure.
• Holds or obtains National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) within…