340B Program Manager Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Department Overview

This position will help coordinate and operate the Pharmacy Services Creekside purchasing department

including generating purchase orders, procurement of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy equipment and supplies;

maintaining regulatory record keeping and program requirements: inventory management- including 340B

requirements and other federal and state programs, proper storage, security and distribution of products.

Function/Duties of Position

• Pharmacy Department with purchasing of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy supplies; generating purchase orders while following buying guidelines, contract requirements and policies and procedures.

• Manage medication shortages as a facilitator of information distribution between wholesaler or manufacturer and OHSU staff which includes:

  • Prospective monitoring of pipeline

  • Concurrent data gathering of availability of drug, duration of shortage, and partnering with Operations teams for alternate therapy and communication plan.

• Assist with other pharmacy processes including but not limited to product returns, billing discrepancies, timely invoice processing, direct purchasing records, clinic window order preparation and distribution and phone inquiries, borrow/loan, CSOS record keeping requirements. 

• Support inventory management within inventory system while supporting optimization of purchasing practice, monitoring and managing inventory levels.

• Collaborate with pharmacy services department with equipment delivery, asset tag management, decommissioning equipment repair, storage and other similar tasks or projects.

• Collaborate with Pharmacy Services finance department with budgetary information; ensuring correct recording of purchasing and maintain open communication and reports that impact budget.

• Support the process for the procurement of new products by evaluating drug availability, ordering initial stock, and setting initial par levels within inventory systems.

• Perform other technician duties or support other clinical areas based on operational needs

Required Qualifications

• Two years of full-time purchasing experience which must include using purchasing practices, procedures, and techniques such as determining specifications, placing purchase orders and processing requisitions.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Practice 

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Additional Details

This position must deal with situations on a daily basis with a high degree of intensity. In addition, within the health care setting there can be lack of control of the work pace, interruptions and external factors that will dictate work load and pace.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & EQUIPMENT USAGE: 

Physical activities- standing, walking stopping or crouching, reaching, lifting, talking and hearing

Visual- Clarity of vision at 20 feet and 20 inches or less. Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus

Physical demands- Ability to handle 1-10 pounds by hand continuously; ability to lift case goods up to 40 lbs.

Equipment- telephone, copier, fax, personal computer/terminal, common application software

Why apply to OHSU?We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.eduEmployment Type: FULL_TIME