Pharmaceutical Inventory Specialist

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Base Pay: $21.00 - $26.50 / hourJOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist, the Pharmaceutical Inventory Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties, which primarily include the coordination of inventory, ordering, and tracking of medications/vaccines. Developing and managing pharmaceutical/immunization quality assurance, evaluation, and reporting to the clinic and state agencies. Preparing accounting reports for finance and Quality assurance audits. Acting as a liaison between Shasta County Public Health Department and SCHC regarding immunization activities and coordinates CAIR registry.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needs and supplies, placing, and expediting orders, and removing outdated drugs.
• Maintains equipment and maintenance log for refrigerators, freezers, temp monitors, and recalibrations.
• Receives inventory, verify order is accurate, label with barcodes/stock type, update inventory and put away as soon as possible.
• Records purchases, maintains database, performs monthly physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
• Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventory.
• Advises and answers questions from other sites on various issues related to medications and vaccines.
• Documents all appropriate information in the electronic health record system.
• Ensures staff are updated on changes regarding medications and vaccines.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Pharmaceutical Reps by being the direct contact and passing on any relevant information on to the Chief Medical Officer for review.
• Organizes training with drug reps when requested by providers, ensuring all compliance policies are being followed.
• Orders and maintains Sample Medication inventory, conduct monthly audits and report discrepancies to Center managers.
• Updates NDC numbers in NDC Library to ensure proper billing.
• Conducts monthly med room inspections, ensuring all medication is labeled and stored properly and crash carts are being check.
• Assists Pharmacy Consultant with quarterly med room inspections.
• Documents all Patient assistance meds as they arrive in Patient charts and received log.
• Reports temperature excursions (out of range) to Vaccine for Children (VFC).
• Collaborates with Public Health Department Immunization Coordinator regarding staff education, vaccine program management, and all requirements for public information regarding vaccines.
• Ensures vaccine information sheets (VIS) and Anticipatory Guidance handouts are up to date and stocked.
• Reports to Vaccines for Children program (VFC) vaccine inventory, doses used and request doses. Timing is based on department use.
• Pre-orders seasonal influenza vaccines for all sites, placing additional orders as needed.
• Performs monthly inventory and private stock transfer reports and bi-annual reconciliation report on all vaccines.
• Encourages review of immunization status for all children and adults seen by SCHC.
• Establishes, supports, and tracks best practices in IZ processes and procedures.
• Logs vaccine lot numbers in CAIR for all VFC pins/updated monthly.
• Checks immunization documents monthly to ensure reported to CAIR return undocumented reports to CM.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work within a time frame and under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer and data entry skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Pharmacy Tech Certification required
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) required within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• AA in business, accounting, finance, inventory control or purchasing.
• At least 3-5 years clerical or other work experience in the healthcare field.
• Medical background – experience as a Pharmacy Tech or similar work experience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Wages
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan with matching employer contribution
• Long-term Disability coverage
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• CME with stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Health Club Membership Discounts
• Prescription Discount Program
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Educational Reimbursement
• Free subscription based App for Meditation and Sleep
• Free Teledoc service for benefit eligible employees