Pharmacy Technician (Procurement/Inventory)

VA Palo Alto Healthcare System has an immediate opening for a full-time Procurement/Inventory Pharmacy Technician for the Palo Alto Division. This position requires independent technical judgement and expertise and ability to utilize data to make assessments and recommendations to the Procurement Pharmacist and Pharmacy Leadership Team. The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee and execute ordering and inventory management activities for the Palo Alto Outpatient Pharmacy. This position will also provide back-up procurement coverage for the PAD Inpatient Pharmacy, MPD Pharmacy, PAD Ambulatory Care Infusion Center (AIC), and all Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) as needed. The procurement technicians ensure adequate stock of medications and supplies to meet patient care needs. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Inventory Management Activities: ordering medications and supplies daily via the prime vendor on-line computer system, government