System Pharmacy Procurement Specialist (Pharmacy Tech)

LCMC Health

About The Position

Your job is more than a job GENERAL DUTIES Manages drug procurement and inventory functions for the pharmacy department under the direction of the senior management. Identifies and maintains potential cost savings by researching opportunities related to pharmaceuticals, blood products, radiology products, controlled substances, and IV solutions utilizing supply chain contracts as appropriate. Procures inventory at the best price using established procurement pathways in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. Maintains adequate inventory levels of medications and supplies to support the hospital's requirements. Executes inventory purchases, issues requisitions and/or purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, confirms order acknowledgements, and monitors fill rate for designated areas on a daily basis. Tracks and keeps abreast of all backorders. Schedules all routine orders to ensure timely delivery of medications and supplies, conducting research, follow-up, and problem resolution as required. Identifies and communicates with key vendors to place orders and resolve invoicing problems. Reconciles invoices and resolves discrepancies before processing paperwork for payment. Completes inventory management tasks necessary to ensure product is available for fulfillment of orders throughout daily operations. Addresses all drug recalls in a timely manner. Prepares drug recall reports on a timely basis. Oversees and conducts physical inventory and routine cycle counts in support of accurate reporting of inventory levels. EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS Required: 3 years of experience in Institutional Pharmacy as a certified technician. (CHNOLA/NOEH/Touro) Preferred: 2 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy buyer. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (CHNOLA) Required: Associate's Degree Business (NOEH/Touro) LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Certification Name: Pharmacy Technicians Required Issuer: Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Licensure Speciality: Licensure Entity: CHNOLA/NOEH/Touro WORK SHIFT: Variable Hours (United States of America) LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary Your extras Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do You are welcome here. LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Simple things make the difference. 1. To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 2. To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background. 3. To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed. 4. To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States. About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.

Requirements

3 years of experience in Institutional Pharmacy as a certified technician. (CHNOLA/NOEH/Touro)
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (CHNOLA)
Associate's Degree Business (NOEH/Touro)
Pharmacy Technicians License - Louisiana Board of Pharmacy - CHNOLA/NOEH/Touro

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy buyer.
Completion of college courses in Material Management or Business desirable (CHNOLA/EJGH)

Responsibilities

Manages drug procurement and inventory functions for the pharmacy department under the direction of the senior management.
Identifies and maintains potential cost savings by researching opportunities related to pharmaceuticals, blood products, radiology products, controlled substances, and IV solutions utilizing supply chain contracts as appropriate.
Procures inventory at the best price using established procurement pathways in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains adequate inventory levels of medications and supplies to support the hospital's requirements.
Executes inventory purchases, issues requisitions and/or purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, confirms order acknowledgements, and monitors fill rate for designated areas on a daily basis.
Tracks and keeps abreast of all backorders.
Schedules all routine orders to ensure timely delivery of medications and supplies, conducting research, follow-up, and problem resolution as required.
Identifies and communicates with key vendors to place orders and resolve invoicing problems.
Reconciles invoices and resolves discrepancies before processing paperwork for payment.
Completes inventory management tasks necessary to ensure product is available for fulfillment of orders throughout daily operations.
Addresses all drug recalls in a timely manner.
Prepares drug recall reports on a timely basis.
Oversees and conducts physical inventory and routine cycle counts in support of accurate reporting of inventory levels.