Pharmacy Operations Specialist MHB

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time Temporary FTE: 0.300000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours: 8:00am to 2:00pm

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, Lead Pharmacist and Department Coordinators, participates in and supports operational and administrative programs within the Department of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Two (2) year Associate's Degree in a technical field (Computer, Lab, Nursing, etc.)

-OR-

• Three (3) years equivalent technical experience

EXPERIENCE

• Medical and pharmacy terminology experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in gathering data, analyzing trends and interpreting data, and working as part of a team to solve problems and implement recommendations
• Ability to work in matrix management organization
• High Tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty
• Proficient with computers, software applications, and report generation
• Demonstrated proficiency in keyboarding, and personal computer programs
• Excellent skills and knowledge of personal computers and all Microsoft Office computer applications
• Ability to establish working relationships with both professional and support personnel
• Ability to prioritize work assignments
• Acute awareness of confidentiality requirements
• Comfort with and willingness to make recommendations
• Detail oriented and quality driven

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Considerable standing, walking, and occasional lifting
• Works unusual hours as required to complete assignments and in preparation for meetings, surveys, etc
• Travels to various clinic locations or other Catholic Health hospitals as required for meetings, educational programs, etc