Pharmacy Operations Specialist MHB

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Temporary FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days

Hours:

Flexible, 7:00am-3:00pm approximately

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