Inventory Supply - Pharmacy (Full Time)

• Area of Interest: Support Services
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: Inpatient Pharmacy
• Shift: Monday thru Friday Days
• Job ID: 183149

Overview

The Inventory Support Specialist is responsible for providing timely and effective inventory management for the Pharmacy. Foremost among these responsibilities are managing the pharmaceutical and supplies inventory for the department through sound inventory practices, solving practical problems, resolving conflict and implementing constructive change.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.  Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Inventory Management

• Orders pharmaceuticals, IV fluids and supplies from outside vendors.
• Receives and assists with shelving orders upon arrival.
• Aim to assure uninterrupted supply of pharmaceuticals through alternate source/supplier purchases and proactive communication with suppliers, manufactures and shippers and pharmacy leadership. In the event all avenues are exhausted works with Pharmacy Leadership to develop a drug shortage action plan with hospital Medical Executive Committee.
• Under the direction of the manager, assists with processing of drug recalls, record filing and storage.
• Processes contracted hospital orders and maintains related records.
• Supports and adheres to departmental compliance with regard to contractual purchasing obligations and 340B Program federal regulations.
• Monitors and adjusts on - hand inventory levels to meet changes in usage pattern, and seasonal variations
• Approves invoices from suppliers.
• Returns or destroys outdated or unusable pharmaceuticals according to department procedures.
• Facilitates the procurement of "special order" and / or emergency medications and supplies.
• Interacts with customers, including patients, vendors, and other hospital personnel, with a pleasant and professional manner and appearance.

Operational

• Demonstrates knowledge of computer programs used to order pharmaceuticals, office and departmental supplies.
• Maintains computer drug files as assigned.
• Under the direction of pharmacy management, coordinates the annual physical inventory of the pharmacy.
• Assists with the budgeting process through review of financial data, reporting variances and identifying trends.
• Generates and shares third party wholesaler data to system
• Works in consultation with department management to assure that services are consistent with the needs of the medical staff.
• Participate in local and system level committees
• Assists with the orientation of new hires, pharmacy interns and pharmacy students.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or certified equivalency (GED) is required
• Must maintain current registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Must demonstrate an aptitude and interest in inventory management.
• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician or in materials management is desirable.
• Three to five years' experience directly related to pharmacy operations is preferred.
• Must possess excellent communications skills. Must read, write, and speak fluent English.