Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator

Job Description:

Full Time Position. Monday - Friday in person and an hour or two on Sunday evenings from home.

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.

Position Details:

• LDS Hospital
• Benefits Eligible
• Full Time, Monday - Friday in person
• A short hour or so on Sundays, remote.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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.

Job Essentials

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.


 

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, squatting/kneeling.

Location:

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$23.89 - $36.36

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 is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, n