INV & FIN CONTROL SPECIALIST

Job Requirements Under the direction of the Pharmacy Operations Manager and Chief Pharmacy Officer for South Shore Health, this role is responsible for the procurement of FDA approved medications for patient use across the health system. The position monitors, organizes, and responds to all medication related recall notices. It tracks, trends, and reports monthly on the organization’s medication utilization and spend. The pharmacist works with the pharmacy admin team to create and adhere to an annual drug and pharmacy supply budget. Collaborates with the Departments Finance to ensure charges are accurate and updated on a regular basis. Identifies medication cost saving opportunities and ensures medications are well stocked to meet the needs of the hospital licensed inpatient and outpatient programs in addition to other patient care locations across the health system. The role maintains high standards within the department and executes pharmacy policies and procedures in accordance with Joint Commission Accreditation standards, Institute for Safe Medication Practices standards, Federal and State regulations. Compensation $26.89 - $36.19 Essential Functions Maintains pharmacy stock in all areas, assuring proper inventory levels, rotation of stock, and current dating. Initiates purchase orders and procures all pharmaceutical supplies and maintains adequate supply levels for proper dispensing procedures. Obtains purchase order numbers from the Purchasing Department for required items. Controls drug budget for department(s) on a daily/monthly basis as per direction of Pharmacy Operations Manager and Chief Pharmacy Officer. Maintains balance sheet of daily spending. Monitors the monthly budget figure and reports daily variances to Operations Manager. Responsible to review and validate financial reports as it relates to pharmacy budget. Reports monthly or as determined by Operations Manager. Assists in troubleshooting issues with maintaining drug inventory with issues such as backordered medications. Contacts drug manufacturers to obtain direct shipments when possible. Alerts Pharmacy Management team when unavailable medications may affect pharmacy. Monitors and reviews drug recalls. Coordinates the quarantine of affected product with pharmacy staff members. Maintains inventory in a clean and orderly fashion. Inspects designated areas of the department for cleanliness and outdated drugs. Responsible for purchasing all stock via pharmacy purchasing system and vendor automated system. Uses reports of vendors automated purchasing system and pharmacy automated dispensing system to optimize inventory management and turnover. Responsible for receiving orders, unpacking orders, verifying contents, restocking shelves, and returning purchase order to receiving. Ensures accurate prices on invoices according to contracts and agreements. Corrects and follows up all incorrect bills/orders. Maintains vendor contracts and price lists. Meets with sales representatives as needed. Prepares supplies and stock for return to vendors for credit. Maintains paperwork for credits due from wholesalers and direct vendors for proper recording prior to forwarding to accounting department. Controls preparation of physical inventory and return of outdated merchandise. Uses vendor automated system to identify and obtain best pricing on equivalent products. Responsible for the updating of price information in manual or computerized pharmacy system. Ensures appropriate pricing and contract pricing loaded in the information system. Maintains a historical log of price changes. Reports significant changes in price, contract status and purchase volume when indicated to Operations Manager. Responsible to produce budget variance reports (as variances occur) to identify contributing factors and unusual purchase patterns. Submits to Pharmacy Operations Manager or Director of Pharmacy Services. Education Associate’s degree preferred. Experience Minimum of one (1) year inventory control or purchasing experience in a hospital or healthcare institution preferred. Licenses and Registrations RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician. Shift and Hours Full time. 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, day shift. Job Details Requisition Number: R-22737 Facility: LOC0008 - Pharmacy55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Pharmacy Status: Full time Budgeted Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) #J-18808-Ljbffr South Shore Health