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At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Nebraska Methodist Hospital
Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, variable 7 am - 5:00 pm

The position requires the ability to work with a multiplicity of databases relating to pharmaceuticals, medications, and supplies.

Specific activities include informatics oversight of the automated dispensing systems and the interrelationship to pharmacy personnel; financial analysis of daily charges, the charge master and quarterly pricing update management; barcode scanning triaging and solution assessment; Cerner interface for PharmNet and other applications that are included within the Cerner catalog billing question triage for the department/hospital/public. Additionally, the position requires mastering the use of all software, hardware and automated systems of the department to a level of 'expert'.

Performs various functions associated with an institutional drug distribution system. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of drug dispensing and compounding automation, the viewing of medication orders in the pharmacy computerized system, the procedures that apply to record keeping and dispensing of controlled substances, non-formulary drugs, the delivery and exchange of medications, the acquisition of pharmaceuticals and the documentation associated with this acquisition.

Ask your recruiter/hiring manager about the following incentives that may be available for this position:
• Shift differentials & other financial incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Academic sponsorship with Methodist College
• Free parking

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

1. Pharmacy payroll management.

• Monitors departmental staffing and completes appropriate entries into Kronos, as needed.
• Accurately completes payroll, PTO, FML in required time, as needed.
• Addresses any issues dealing with staff to assure accurate compensation, as needed.

2. Vendor software management.

• ​Supports multiple vendor software systems to meet the needs of the user by completing necessary tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates and troubleshoots directly with vendors to assure operations of key medication management systems.

3. Automation technology systems management.

• Understanding of the automation technology hardware and software and the associated interfaces to each system.
• Work with pharmacy, nursing, and Information Technology (I.T.) staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues involving the medication management process.

4. Pharmacy charging system management.

• Reviews and reconciles drug costs and patient charges.
• Identifies and provides follow-up for potential issues with patient charges.
• Maintains medication database and documentation system for billing.

5. Reference training manual and development management.

• Maintains reference materials to programs or systems to provide maintenance and means of inquiry by documenting the functionality.

6. Informatics excellence.

• Tests code to ensure functionality by following prescribed “test environment” rules.
• Maintains barcode medication administration database and resolves and provides follow-up for any issues related to barcode scanning.
• Maintains and updates project plans under the direction of the Pharmacy Informatics Coordinator and Pharmacy Operations Coordinator to ensure completion in an accurate, timely manner.
• Works independently or with a group on assigned projects or requests.

7. Customer service excellence.

• Resolves problems to ensure Health System customer needs are met by troubleshooting, identifying problems and defining and implementing solutions.

8. Understanding of all supportive areas for medication management process.

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of ordering and medication procurement.