Pharmacy Operations Coordinator
About The Position
As our Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, you will perform a variety of tasks in support of the timely and accurate monitoring and purchase of pharmacy supplies and equipment. Every day you will maintain established inventory levels according to CSH standards and procedures, receive and stock medications and supplies, and coordinate the acquisition of IV therapy solutions and related supplies for inpatient pharmacy. You will serve as the hospital's subject matter expert for the automated medication distribution system, manage controlled substance inventory, monitor usage, investigate discrepancies, and act as a liaison between automated dispensing cabinets and Nursing for problem resolution. Initiates all department non-pharmaceutical ordering via non-stock requisitions including follow-up on all items. Maintains and monitors site specific inventory of all medications, pharmaceutical supplies, and IV solutions and supplies utilized by pharmacy personnel and ensures appropriate inventory levels are maintained for effective operation of the hospital. Serves as a pharmacy administrator and subject matter expert for the hospital’s automated medication distribution system. Responsible for controlled substance inventory, may monitor usage, investigate and follow-up on discrepancies and serve as liaison between Pyxis and Nursing for problem resolution. Oversees and troubleshoots the Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) console; communicates changes to Pharmacy staff; serves as a liaison between ADC and Pharmacy; monitors ADC security by reviewing staff update lists; trains staff on system changes and upgrades; notifies Operations Manager/Director or vendor of system issues. Reviews and follows-up on defined reports associated with ADC and the CII safe; maintains DEA 222 forms and the CSOS ordering and report requirements. Initiates monthly QA monitoring and report requirements to include 797, temperature tracking monitoring and compliance; produces QA discrepancy reports; maintains storage records. Coordinates the purchasing of all controlled substances; monitors product changes and back orders; updates CII safe contract numbers; may participate in the investigative process when diversion is identified.
Requirements
- High School Graduate, upon hire or GED
- Two years of recent pharmacy experience
- Pharmacy Technician: TX Certified Pharmacy Tech
Nice To Haves
- Certified Pharmacy Tech
- ECPT Certified Pharmacy Tech
- PTCB
Responsibilities
- Maintain established inventory levels according to CSH standards and procedures
- Receive and stock medications and supplies
- Coordinate the acquisition of IV therapy solutions and related supplies for inpatient pharmacy
- Serve as the hospital's subject matter expert for the automated medication distribution system
- Manage controlled substance inventory
- Monitor usage
- Investigate discrepancies
- Act as a liaison between automated dispensing cabinets and Nursing for problem resolution
- Initiates all department non-pharmaceutical ordering via non-stock requisitions including follow-up on all items
- Maintain and monitor site specific inventory of all medications, pharmaceutical supplies, and IV solutions and supplies utilized by pharmacy personnel and ensures appropriate inventory levels are maintained for effective operation of the hospital
- Oversee and troubleshoot the Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) console
- Communicate changes to Pharmacy staff
- Monitor ADC security by reviewing staff update lists
- Train staff on system changes and upgrades
- Notify Operations Manager/Director or vendor of system issues
- Review and follow-up on defined reports associated with ADC and the CII safe
- Maintain DEA 222 forms and the CSOS ordering and report requirements
- Initiate monthly QA monitoring and report requirements to include 797, temperature tracking monitoring and compliance
- Produce QA discrepancy reports
- Maintain storage records
- Coordinate the purchasing of all controlled substances
- Monitor product changes and back orders
- Update CII safe contract numbers
- Participate in the investigative process when diversion is identified
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
