Inpatient Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Description
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintenance of Pharmacy Inventory
o Manage all aspects of daily medication orders from wholesaler.
o Place specialty drug orders through outside vendors
o Coordinate medication procurement for Clinics
o Ensure all medication barcodes are in the formulary database to support BCMA.
o Optimize medication inventory par levels to avoid stockouts and reduce waste.
o Record necessary information for compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act
o Oversee controlled substances (CIII to CV) ordering and required documentation.
o Monitor, communicate, and manage drug shortages.
o Lead Annual medication inventory. Attend monthly GPO buyer call.
o Manage formularies change management process
o Restocks shelves and areas in a timely manner after checking and pricing all drugs received.
o Processes PO s in a timely manner with signature/date to AP.
o Delivers controlled substances to pharmacist for sign into perpetual inventory.
o Assesses inventory daily and orders through wholesaler according to budgeted vendor process.
o Correctly checks in wholesale drug orders in accordance with hospital policy.
o Locates order numbers of needed items and utilize the wholesaler computer and/or MSI machine to place orders.
o Routinely rotates stock to ensure inventory remains current AND assures expiration date stickers are maintained.
o Prepares and submits online stock orders for Materials Management and assures pars are maintained for IV fluids and other supplies.
o Maintains par levels of inventory from approved vendor sources per approved accounts.
o Generates reports as requested in a timely manner to document volume/purchasing/inventory.
o Appropriately discards wasted and destroyed drugs in accordance with Pharmacy procedure.
o Arranges for expired drug control back to approved return vendor at least quarterly.
o Sequesters and returns manufacturer recalls.
o Maintains an updated formulary to comply with joint commission requirement.
· 340B Compliance
o Works with Director of Pharmacy and other parties to ensure compliance with 340B Program
· Patient Charging
o Accurately interprets medication administration records and charge sheets and enters the appropriate charges
o Accurately issues credit to patients for non-charted medications from the MAR and credits returned IVs to the patient.
o Processes patient charge exceptions to ensure accurate billing and revenue cycles.
· Professionalism and Self-Improvement
o Represents the department and the hospital with high moral standards, showing empathy and care to those who we serve.
o Participates in performance improvement programs and ensures compliance with TJC standards
o Uses work time productively; limits personal phone calls, personal written communication, visitors, etc. to break and meal times
o Maintains amicable relationships with coworkers to help foster a pleasant working environment.
o Demonstrates flexibility in working hours, shift schedules and assignments to meet staffing requirements
o Accepts responsibility for attending staff meetings, reviewing staff meeting minutes and all other Pharmacy Department communications
o Accepts accountability for actions by utilization of self-evaluation, peer and supervisor evaluation to modify job performance
o Articulates and demonstrates a professional image daily to patients, visitors and other professionals
o Achieves required continuing education to maintain certification; applies for renewal in a timely manner without lapse in certification or state registration.
· Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
· High School Diploma (or equivalent) or higher
· Tennessee State Pharmacy Technician Registration (application must be in progress before hire, and must be completed within 45 days of starting position)
· Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by PTCB (or equivalent)
· Minimum of three years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting
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