Coordinator-Pharmacy Storeroom

Overview

Job 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.
  
  

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 2 years as a hospital pharmacy technician involved with calculating and compounding medication orders, operating a computer terminal and basic knowledge of medical terminology.
  
  

Preferred/Desired

• 1 years experience in purchasing pharmaceuticals and inventory management.
  
  

Education

Minimum Required

• Ability to read and write at the high school level. Completion of a technician certification course.
  
  

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• EDI, word processing and spreadsheet computer applications.
  
  

Preferred/Desired

• HBOC computer applications
  
  

Licensure

Minimum Required

• PHARM TECH