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Career Opportunties
Position: Facilities Coordinator
Reports to: Director of IT
Position Summary
Under general supervision, is responsible for the overall maintenance
of the facility, equipment and machinery including HVAC, building lighting
systems, grounds keeping, security and overall facility appearance. Supervises
and coordinates the work of outside contractors/vendors who repair and
maintain building/facility, equipment and machinery.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains the overall appearance and cleanliness of the facility coordinating
daily as well as annual cleaning and maintenance. Coordinates and manages
the outside cleaning services.
- Responsible for maintaining, coordinating and documenting a preventive
maintenance program of facility equipment, including HVAC, office equipment,
laboratory equipment, etc. Schedules repairs and maintenance as necessary.
- Works closely with the property management company to coordinate outside
vendors/contractors as needed. Reports any issues necessary (ie. plumbing,
HVAC, electrical, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, etc.) and
coordinates corrective action to resolve the issue.
- Acts as the first point of contact with the security company and gets
involved with problem resolution when security malfunctions arise. Responsible
for maintenance of doors and locks.
- Responds on an as-needed basis to emergencies such as door, sprinkler
or fire alarms, severe weather, etc., 24 x 7 and arranges for backup
when not available.
- Working with all necessary parties, assists with the development and
maintenance of a plan for fire evacuation and disaster response.
- Maintains up to date records for all state, federal and insurance
inspections.
- Works with and coordinates third-party contractor support as needed.
- Sets up conference rooms as needed for meetings or training.
- Maintains the supplies and the cleanliness of the kitchen daily.
- Coordinates the changing of HEPA filters and lighting.
- Issues and maintains cards for all outside visitors, vendors and contractors.
- Routinely assembles shelving and assists with reconfiguration of work
stations as needed.
- Maintains the uniform rental program.
- Handles various administrative tasks including processing invoices,
etc.
- Participates in any future building improvements or renovation projects
as required.
Education, Experience, And Skills Required:
- Associates Degree in a technical field or technical schooling preferred.
- Minimum 3-4 years of facilities experience.
- Knowledge of construction and manufacturing concepts, practices, and
procedures
- Experience dealing with outside vendors.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office.
- Must be able to perform maintenance tasks, as well as produce all
reports and documentation.
- Self-starter, able to work independently.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to change and works with a sense of urgency in a
fast-paced environment.
- Effective customer service skills.
Physical Requirements (if applicable):
- Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop,
kneel, crouch, or crawl, and only occasionally required to sit. The
employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends on occasions for burglar
alarms, fire alarms and emergency building maintenance. Must be available
to take emergency calls and respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Wedgewood Pharmacy provides an excellent benefit package including: medical,
dental, company paid life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, 401(k) and
more.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary
to decide the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not
be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements, which
may be inherent in the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please forward resume to csimmers@wedgewoodpharmacy.com
Position: Buyer
Reports to: Procurement Manager
Position Summary
The role of the Buyer is to support and continuously participate in improving
the Procurement function for materials, capital equipment and services,
through the development and retention of quality suppliers, optimization
of cash flow and pricing negotiations.
Essential Functions:
- Negotiate and procure packaging, labeling, capital equipment, maintenance
and service contract, chemicals, while taking into consideration demand,
lead time, quality requirements, market conditions, and industry innovations.
- Establish blanket orders for materials and services. Release materials
and services against blanket orders while tracking activity, in coordination
with Materials Management Supervisor and Facilities Coordinator.
- Assist Procurement Manager in primary and secondary procurement and
inventory functions to maximize supply chain efficiency, manage inventory
levels and lower materials costs.
- Maintain current and accurate vendor information, contractual/invoice
payment terms and other appropriate files. Maintain appropriate vendor
relations.
- Participate in physical inventories as deemed appropriate by management.
- Review orders and invoices for accuracy and proper authorization,
code supplier packing slips with GL account number(s), and forward slips
to accounts payable.
- Maintain accurate and complete inventory/purchases documentation for
effective audit trail.
- Support a profitable and effective materials management/accounting
operation.
- Seek new and/or innovative information to enhance the company's systems.
- Financial reports and documents will be current and accurate before
submitting to Management.
- Comply with Wedgewood's policies and procedures and all appropriate
regulations.
- Support all facets of Wedgewood's operations as necessary to ensure
high quality customer service, safety, and effective workflow within
the organization.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by Procurement Manager.
Education, Experience, And Skills Required:
- 3-5 years purchasing experience, preferably in healthcare or chemical
industry.
- Solid ERP experience a MUST, on MAS, SAP, Oracle or similar.
- FDA, NIOSH, OSHA knowledge a plus.
- College business or technical degree preferred.
- Ability to cultivate vendor relations.
- Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Wedgewood Pharmacy provides an excellent benefit package including: medical,
dental, company paid life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, 401(k) and
more.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary
to decide the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not
be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements, which
may be inherent in the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please forward resume to csimmers@wedgewoodpharmacy.com
Position: Customer Care Specialist
Reports to: Customer Care Supervisor
Position Summary
Wedgewood Pharmacy's Customer Care Specialists are one of the Company's
primary interfaces with existing and potential customers and are responsible
for ensuring that these customers receive the maximum benefit from Wedgewood's
products and services. Their goal is to educate, assist, acquire and retain
customers by facilitating the customer's ease and desire to do their business
primarily with Wedgewood Pharmacy.
Essential Functions:
Receive inbound phone calls from Wedgewood's customers
and prospects and service their needs effectively and efficiently with
the utmost focus on Customer Satisfaction.
- Listen actively and establish rapport.
- Quickly understand and analyze customer needs.
- Use computer software application to properly service and place orders
on customer's accounts.
- Take ownership of any follow-up work necessary to service customer
and ensure that nothing slips through the cracks, including outbound
follow up calls or e-mails.
- Speak knowledgeably about Wedgewood's products, preparations and services;
cross sell related products when appropriate.
- Adhere to compliance and HIPAA regulations as well as Wedgewood security
policies.
- Consistently meet yet strive to exceed performance standards set by
department.
- Contribute ideas and recommendations for improvements to the department
and company.
Education, Experience, And Skills Required:
1-3 years experience in customer service with an excellent performance
and attendance record. Pharmacy Technician and or Veterinary experience
a plus. Learns quickly and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar task. Excellent
oral communications skills (grammar, positive tone, active listening,
etiquette, empathy, confidence), written skills (spelling, logical thought
processes and sentence construction, appropriate word choice) and math
skills. Extremely customer-focused; positive, professional attitude. Intelligent,
self-motivated, quick learner. Pays strict attention to detail, understands
importance of accuracy and responsiveness. Strong PC and internet skills.
Very good organization and work prioritization skills. Multi lingual,
Spanish speaking a plus.
If not registered with the state of New Jersey as a Pharmacy Technician,
the successful candidate must apply.
Wedgewood Pharmacy provides an excellent benefit package including: medical,
dental, company paid life insurance, generous Paid Time Off, 401(k) and
more.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary
to decide the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not
be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements, which
may be inherent in the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please forward resume to csimmers@wedgewoodpharmacy.com
Position: Compounding Technician
Reports to: Pharmacist
Summary
The goal of the compounding technician is to increase
pharmacy profit by supporting the acquisition and retention of quality
customers and to increase sales by compounding the highest quality medication
in accordance with relevant state and federal regulations. The technician
accomplishes these tasks through working with Wedgewood’s management
team and all other staff employees in fulfilling his / her responsibilities
and duties.
Job Responsibilities & Duties (Include the
following, but are not limited to)
- Compound individual, bulk, sterile, and non-sterile products under
the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
- Learn and maintain all systems for production and quality control
of individual, bulk, sterile, and non-sterile products.
- Provide regular feedback to supervising pharmacist / team leader on
ways to improve systems for production, quality control, and safety.
- Identify and recommend improvements to product formulations in order
to increase compounding efficiency and consistency while maintaining
the highest level of quality.
- Implement and maintain systems for training compounding technicians
in general, bulk, and aseptic policies and procedures.
- Assist other compounding team members in meeting production demands,
ensuring quality control, and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.
- Follow all Wedgewood policies and procedures and recommend any improvements.
- Support all facets of Wedgewood’s operations as necessary to
ensure high quality customer service, safety, and effective workflow
within the organization
Position-Specific Standards
- All compounding will be done using good compounding techniques and
lab practices and, when necessary, good aseptic practices according
to company policy.
- When working in the lab, all compounding staff will adhere to all
safety guidelines including, but not limited to, lab coats, gloves,
protective eye wear, and masks.
- Recommended changes or improvements in product formulas will be put
in writing on the formula worksheet and given to a pharmacist for review.
- During compounding, packaging, and labeling all individual, bulk,
and aseptic products will be clearly identified by having either a lot
label or formula worksheet attached to the product.
- All compounding technicians will give the highest level of attention
to the products they are compounding and remain constantly focused while
they are compounding in order to ensure high quality products and maintain
a safe working environment for themselves and others.
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Previous healthcare or pharmacy experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field preferred,
or pharmacy technician certification required
- Attention to detail and ability to work in an organized fashion
Please send resumes to cwarrin@wedgewoodpharmacy.com
or kgallagher@wedgewoodpharmacy.com
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