Job Description: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 shifts for this position will be Monday-Friday, 7:30AM-4PM. No Holidays, No weekends.As a Pharmacy Buyer, you need to know how to:Be responsible for procurement and inventory control of pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment in an efficient and effective manner by establishing systems which minimize stock outages, maximize inventory turnover, and maximize adherence to health system contracts.Monitor and manage pharmaceutical and supply shortages and acquire pharmaceuticals and supplies from appropriate alternative sources in accordance with laws and regulations. Effectively communicate shortages and other market changes to key stakeholders.Return expired pharmaceuticals and supplies to the returned goods vendor, properly dispose of other unusable pharmaceuticals per established procedures in accordance with laws and regulations, and identify and retrieve all recalled pharmaceuticals and supplies including proper disposal or return per manufacturer and FDA instructions and maintain documentation on actions taken.Monitor and report on utilization and purchasing trends to ensure optimal inventory management and contract compliance. Assist with billing and auditing functions and database maintenance.Possess knowledge of 340b pharmaceutical purchasing program and support of 340b compliance (if applicable to care site).Maintain, replace and charge inventory supplied to other departments and clinics. Effectively work with outside agencies/facilities to coordinate borrowing and purchasing of pharmaceuticals in emergency situations in compliance with policy and regulations.Maintain all records of acquisition, costs, purchase orders, and contract items.Coordinate annual physical inventory as required by the health system and laws and regulations, and ensure that pharmaceuticals and supplies are stored in a secure, organized manner under the appropriate storage conditions to maintain their quality/integrity and minimize retrieval errors.Develop and participate in quality improvement activities of the department, especially those designed for cost management and efficient workflow.Perform pharmacy technician and other duties as required/assigned.Maintain competence required for current job title/position.Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Current Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire and must be maintained during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pharmacy Procurement Experience : Demonstrated experience in procuring medications and supplies for a healthcare facility
Inventory Management : Proven ability to manage and maintain inventory levels, identify and set PAR levels, and keep deadstock to a minimum
Knowledge of Medication Assistance Programs : Experience managing medication assistance programs, helping patients access necessary medications
Sterile Compounding Skills : Basic knowledge and experience in sterile compounding, with the ability to assist with compounding when required
Familiarity with 340B Drug Pricing Program : Understanding and experience with the 340B drug program (a federal program allowing qualifying hospitals and clinics to purchase prescription drugs at a discount, ensuring compliance with the program and maximizing benefits
Regulatory Compliance : Knowledge of healthcare regulations and standards, ensuring all procurement activities comply with relevant laws and guidelines along with clean room environmental monitoring
Data Management : Proficiency in managing and analyzing data related to inventory, procurement, and medication assistance programs.
This position offers flexible scheduling. The pharmacy buyer will collaborate closely with the pharmacy team to ensure the availability of medications and supplies for patients with scheduled infusion encounters at the SJH infusion clinic (located across the street from Saint Joseph Hospital). This role involves consistent and reliable communication with pharmacists, nurses, providers, vendors, and other staff within the infusion clinic.While the primary focus will be on medication and supply procurement, the buyer will also manage the medication assistance programs utilized by our clinic and engage in limited sterile compounding activities. Although sterile compounding experience is beneficial, it is not required as on-site training within the clean rooms will be provided. The buyer will be responsible for "opening" the clean rooms by completing the initial regulatory-required tasks in the morning and is expected to float to the IV compounding position for break and time-off coverage. Full shifts within the clean room will be very limited, but there is an expectation to fill in as necessary.The buyer will work independently most of the time, but backup and assistance will always be readily available as the entire team operates out of the clinic infusion pharmacy.Physical Requirements:Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, WalkingLocation:St Josephs Oncology CenterWork City:DenverWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$21.71 - $33.05We 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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/employee-benefits/) , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers (http://www.sclhealthbenefits.org) ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/working-for-intermountain/diversity/) .Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.All positions subject to close without notice.
