Pharmacy Inventory Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY Reports to the Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager. Under the supervision of a pharmacist and Purchasing Specialist, receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies (i.e., stock) at the loading dock and transports within the Rhode Island Hospital Pharmacy (RIH Pharmacy). Identifies suspected illegitimate products received and takes appropriate action

Initiates and executes electronic tracing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies received into and transferred out of the RIH Pharmacy. Receives, signs, processes, sorts, and files pharmacy supply documents in accordance with Brown University Health policies and procedures. Performs duties in compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter 800 Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations for hazardous drug handling.

Adheres to USP Chapter 795 Pharmaceutical Compounding - Nonsterile Preparations procedures to repackage bulk non-sterile pharmaceutical products for Brown University Health facilities. Prepares medication for distribution to replenish inventory at Brown University Health facilities. Prioritizes and coordinates logistics for shipping of medications and supplies to appropriate Brown University Health facilities.

Utilizes and maintains the pharmacy inventory management system to monitor, track, and manage medication and supply inventory levels, ensuring system accuracy and integrity at Rhode Island Hospital. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers, and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done.

The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES Receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies at the loading dock and transports within the Rhode Island Hospital Pharmacy (RIH Pharmacy). Identifies suspected illegitimate medications and pharmaceutical supplies received and takes appropriate action. Initiates and executes electronic tracing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies received and electronically traces medications and pharmaceutical supplies transferred out of the RIH Pharmacy.

Utilizes computerized systems to perform stock receiving and inventory operations; troubleshoots systems as needed. Utilizes and maintains the pharmacy inventory management system (e.g., RxStrategies, ConsortiEX) to monitor, manage, and maintain accurate medication and pharmaceutical supply inventory levels within the RIH Pharmacy and across Brown University Health facilities. Generates and interprets inventory reports to support purchasing decisions, identify discrepancies, and optimize inventory par levels

Receives, signs, processes, sorts, and files pharmacy supply chain documents in accordance with Brown University Health policies and procedures. Performs duties in compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) Chapter 800 Hazardous Drugs - Handling in Healthcare Settings, and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommendations for hazardous drug handling. Provides timely and accurate written and verbal communication to staff, management, and customers regarding stock receiving and pharmacy supply chain.

Reviews and analyzes pharmacy supply chain operations and workflow on a periodic basis; recommends changes for consideration to optimize efficiency. Collaborates with the Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager and Purchasing Specialists to implement approved operational changes. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities as they relate to receiving medications and pharmaceutical supplies, inventory control, and supply chain.

Performs other pharmacy technician and pharmacy purchasing specialist technician duties relating to pharmacy supply chain, within scope of licensure, as needed. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school graduate or equivalent required. One to two years of college preferred.

Maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure. Holds and maintains current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), or has a minimum of one-year licensed pharmacy technician work experience, sits for the CPhT exam within the first 6 months of hire, and achieves and maintains CPhT within 12 months of hire. Upon achieving CPhT certification, immediately obtains Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure.

Possesses basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. EXPERIENCE Minimum 1 year experience as a pharmacy technician, preferably gained in a similarly diverse and operationally complex healthcare environment. Knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Familiarity with purchasing and inter-dependent software information systems and can navigate appropriately (e.g., RxStrategies, PeopleSoft, PharmNotes, ConsortiEX), preferred. Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None

Pay Range $23.11-$38.16 Location Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM. Includes weekdays and holidays. Work Shift Day Daily Hours 8 hours Driving Required No Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment

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