Summary
Supervises receiving/storeroom and controls inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies to maintain an appropriate level in a cost efficient manner. Supervises technician personnel in the performance of non-clinical functions, including stocking, ordering, and charging of pharmaceuticals. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy is responsible for 1 shift, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to overtime and callback as required by the hospital. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities

• Analyzes contracts and availability of inventory using vendor software and contracts to obtain readily available cost-effective medications.
• Projects future needs of inventory by using current drug usage inforamtion to maintain adequate inventory.
• Prepares and completes annual inventory by organizing shelving, developing count sheets, entering counts into computer and reviewing/editing for accuracy to obtain an accurate inventory of all medications.
• Maintains current AWP/cost information in database using PDS updates, Acquistion Cost Update program and direct review of invoices to ensure accurate cost of inventory and patient charges.
• Performs dispensing functions by profiling and admixing IVs to enhance timely distribution of medications by the Pharmacist.
• Maintains HBOC database and functionality by testing and updating files, and by building necessary functions to ensure a fully integrated user-friendly, updated computer system.
• Maintains working knowledge of LaborWorkx application and performs daily maintenance, as needed, to ensure appropriate payroll documentation.
• Performs additional accounting/bookkeeping duties as needed to ensure proper operation of the department.
• Performs daily charging and troubleshooting to ensure all possible charges captured.
• Oversees application of 340B to help ensure compliance.
• Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience
Education
Minimum: Ability to read and write at the high school level. Completion of a technician certification course.
Experience
Preferred: 1 years experience in purchasing pharmaceuticals and inventory management.
Minimum: 2 years as a hospital pharmacy technician involved with calculating and compounding medication orders, operating a computer terminal and basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Licensure, Registration, Certification
Minimum: PHARM TECH
Special Skills
Preferred: HBOC computer applications
Minimum: EDI, word processing and spreadsheet computer applications.
About Baptist Memorial Health Care
At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.
At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 5891 - Coordinator-Pharmacy Storeroom
Facility: BMH - Golden Triangle Hospital
Department: GT Pharmacy BMH GTR
Category: Administrative Non Clinical Support
Type: Non Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:MS:Columbus
Located in the Jackson metro area.