Purchasing Assistant Jobs in Bluffton, SC (NOW HIRING)

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Pay Grade: H

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Prepare, maintain and verify customer electronic medical records, prepare, and label medicines, place drug/vaccine orders, fulfill general administrative/clerical duties, monitor pharmacy inventories and supplies, conduct medication pickups, initiate adherence and/or medication counseling, monitor drug manufacturer recalls, remove outdated medications via reverse distributor, assist with emergency preparedness and transport medications. All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

1. Communicate with the Pharmacy Supervisor to ensure compliance with deliverables.
2. Maintain current medication reference materials for central District pharmacy and for county health departments.
3. Receive, manage, and maintain drug deliveries, drug storage, all other inventory and record keeping for District Pharmacy as outlined in CHD Central Pharmacy S.O.P.
4. Manage the disposition of outdated, deteriorated, returned, and recalled drugs as outlined in the CHD Central Pharmacy S.O.P.
5. Coordinate receipt, review and submission of drug inventory to the State Office of Pharmacy.
6. Ensure proper procurement, storage, record keeping, labeling and handling of drugs and/or devices by authorized agents or employees of the County Boards of Health.
7. Maintain and update the district pharmacy order sheet which includes medications, supplies (i.e. dental dams), condoms and vaccines with pricing.
8. Order district medications, vaccines and supplies from the necessary vendors. Will maintain invoices and any related correspondence. Will provide tracking of pharmacy orders/vaccines to the county nurses as needed or upon request.
9. Review all supply/vaccine contracts as needed.
10. Receive and transfer inventory in VHN and GRITS.
11. Review and notify billing and program managers when prices of medications, supplies, and vaccines change at least quarterly or if pricing exceeds established threshold.
12. Review and make dummy files in M&M for new medications as needed.
13. Ensure that all medication orders are reviewed and shipped each week and use the corresponding transactions to update the monthly Cheetah Report for Purchasing.
14. Assist clinics with vaccine returns and update the district return S.O.P. as needed.
15. Field questions/calls from health department clinics regarding drug information, side effects, and drug interactions.
16. Work with clinics to facilitate vaccine transport as needed.
17. Work with the Lab Manager to monitor District Pharmacy temperatures and maintain temperature logs. Will access Dickson One (as needed) and receive alerts. Will work with the County Nurse Manager to record any District Pharmacy incidents on the Occurrence Report form and submit accordingly to the Immunization Coordinator.
18. Review clinic inventory and district inventory and complete necessary state reporting.
19. Assist the clinic as needed when not performing pharmacy duties.

Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college AND Four years of LPN public health experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND CPR certification

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/Benefits • 13 Paid Holidays • Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave • Defined Benefit retirement plan • Health Insurance • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Health Care Spending Account • Dependent Care Spending Account • Life Insurance • AD&D Insurance • Disability Insurance • Legal Insurance • Long-Term Care Insurance • Specified Illness • Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Additional Perks • A supportive and rewarding work environment • Physical Activity Breaks • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discount program • Tuition Assistance To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit - https://coastalhealthdistrict.org Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.