Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator

Intermountain Health • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $24 - $37

About The Position

The Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator is accountable for meeting all purchasing, receiving, inventory, and returning requirements for drugs and medical or surgical supplies in select hospital, community, or SCC pharmacies. This position manages activities related to the pharmacy inventory procurement caregiver processes. The incumbent works with Supply Chain pharmacy buyers to ensure optimal levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies are available at the best appropriate cost. The incumbent communicates and coordinates information relating to drug shortages and other supply challenges to the medication policy and outcomes team and appropriate key stakeholders. This position will work Monday thru Friday from 0800-1630. Working Holidays are rare. Scope This position coordinates and manages procurement and inventory processes in a pharmacy department. Due to the magnitude and complexity of inventory, this role is limited to Trauma and select Community hospitals, Homecare, or Supply Chain Center (Central Fill or SCC Acute Care) locations. Location eligibility will be approved by System Pharmacy Operations Director and Executive Pharmacy Operations Director.

Requirements

• Current Pharmacy Technician license in the state of practice.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents (where applicable).
• Three years of pharmacy technician experience including inventory monitoring or management in appropriate setting for role.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Previous pharmacy purchasing experience.
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office programs.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manages pharmacy inventory by overseeing ordering and procurement, distribution, returns, and payment.
• Works collaboratively with other Intermountain facilities as needed to ensure safety and care of patients is prioritized.
• Functions as an expert and resource for inventory and purchasing systems, automated storage and dispensing devices, and any other software or hardware as assigned.
• Responsible for controlled substance management and documentation, including any and all assigned audit and quality assurance processes.
• Ensures all DEA required documentation is complete and organized to facilitate immediate access to information.
• Develops, educates, and mentors all pharmacy staff regarding their responsibilities in maintaining an appropriate, organized, safe, and efficient supply chain.
• Works with clinical staff to develop an effective response to drug shortage situations and recalls.
• Works collaboratively with pharmacy leadership to communicate with all appropriate medical, clinical, and business stakeholders.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes in supply management.
• Works with system supply chain in maximizing impact of system initiatives (e.g., cost avoidance, supply chain disruption, new products, formulary changes).
• Performs functions of pharmacy technician as necessary.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.
• Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level