Pharmacy Operations Coordinator

CommonSpirit Health • Lakewood, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Be part of something bigger at the Commonspirit Cancer Center Lakewood, A Department of St. Anthony Summit. With a new 22,000 sq. ft. expansion, we are growing to provide even greater cancer care to our neighbors in western Denver. Our multidisciplinary team includes top surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, oncology-certified nurses, genetic counselors, and dedicated support staff—all working together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients. We offer comprehensive services in Hematology/Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Surgical Oncology. Our care model combines advanced treatments like chemotherapy and radiation with integrative therapies including acupuncture and massage. Step into a compassionate environment where support, compassion, and innovation come together to make a real difference. Job Summary and Responsibilities You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. Pharmacy Operations Coordinator performs a variety of tasks in support of the timely and accurate monitoring and purchase of pharmacy supplies and equipment to maintain established inventory levels according to CSH standards and procedures. Receives and stocks medications and supplies. Coordinates the acquisition of IV therapy solutions, tubing, and related supplies required for mixing intravenous solutions by pharmacy personnel for the inpatient pharmacy. Serves as the hospital subject matter expert for the automated medication distribution system. Responsible for controlled substance inventory, may monitor usage, investigate and follow-up on discrepancies and serve as the liaison between automated dispensing cabinets and Nursing for problem resolution as delegated by management. Provides orientation and training to staff regarding the automated medication distribution system. Assists in implementing new procedures and the coordination of daily operations. This position is part of the pharmacy leadership team for that location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• Two years of recent pharmacy experience or equivalent required
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works, PHARMTECH:CO
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which the employee works
• Knowledge of modern office practices and of the operation of general office equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.
• Ability to understand and follow routine to moderately complex verbal instructions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position
• Knowledgeable of an automated hospital pharmacy procurement system for the purchase of medications, pharmaceutical supplies, and IV solutions and supplies.
• Ability to create different strategies to address medication shortages.
• Knowledgeable of the ADC hospital based automated medication distribution system.
• Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical purchasing.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
• Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.
• Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parenteral drugs.
• Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services.
• Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of tasks in support of the timely and accurate monitoring and purchase of pharmacy supplies and equipment to maintain established inventory levels according to CSH standards and procedures.
• Receives and stocks medications and supplies.
• Coordinates the acquisition of IV therapy solutions, tubing, and related supplies required for mixing intravenous solutions by pharmacy personnel for the inpatient pharmacy.
• Serves as the hospital subject matter expert for the automated medication distribution system.
• Responsible for controlled substance inventory, may monitor usage, investigate and follow-up on discrepancies and serve as the liaison between automated dispensing cabinets and Nursing for problem resolution as delegated by management.
• Provides orientation and training to staff regarding the automated medication distribution system.
• Assists in implementing new procedures and the coordination of daily operations.
• This position is part of the pharmacy leadership team for that location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED