Pharmacy Inventory Management Coordinator - Physician Organization (Medical Center)
Pharmacy Inventory Management Coordinator - Physician Organization (Medical Center)
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Job Description
Overview
Houston Methodist Standard
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic teamfocused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with other health care professionals as needed for problem resolution and/or achievement of identified patient specific goals.
- Develops educational/training materials pertaining to Inventory Control within the Department of Pharmacy or remote stock locations.
- Coordinates daily workload fluctuations with respect to staffing assignments and work output. Oversees processes and activities involving technical staff assigned in the area. Provides input to management on employee performance and development needs.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Discusses with medication service representatives new products and pricing. Informs Supply Chain staff of pharmaceutical/ supplies pricing offers and bids.
- Participates in committees as assigned. Serves as the liaison between Pharmacy and other departments on purchasing and inventory related issues. Participates in the System Purchasing Group.
- Identifies and helps to resolve operational and clinical service issues by working with pharmacists and technicians to achieve patient care goals related to medication supply. Calls other areas and institutions fills out expedite forms and/or borrowloan forms correctly and communicates with others on the shift and within the work area regarding medication acquisition.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Coordinates the complete cycle of drug purchasing process to include ordering receiving and returns of medications. Collects and reports data for quality improvement and productivity for inventory areas according to departmental standards.
- Maintains inventory control and recommends medication par levels in all work areas. Monitors activities for effective controls against diversion of prescription drugs.
- Coordinates all activities and processes surrounding semiannual physical inventory including appropriate personnel scheduling physical counts of all inventory and postinventory analysis and reconciliation.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists Supply Chain with monitoring and ensuring correct pricing information on contracted pharmaceuticals/supplies; as well as annual bid/primary wholesaler selection process.
- Participates in developing the departments annual budget as it relates to projected increases in pricing and/or incorporation of new contracts. Helps to maintain budget costs by achieving department goals and objectives.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supports automated technology systems used within the hospital and related areas with inventory control management. Assists management with initiating changes/ improvements to workflow.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy Inventory Management Coordinator.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in relevant business field
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Two years of experience consisting of any of the following combination: pharmacy inventory management distribution and/or inventory control
- Experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy preferred
License/Certification
- LPHT Licensed Pharmacy Tech State Registration Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration
KSA/ Supplemental Data
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include but not be limited to work processing software applications such as: spreadsheets databases word processing etc.
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients visitors physicians and coworkers
- Must demonstrate ability to note trends and monitor inventory levels to meet the patient needs
- Demonstrates the ability to provide staff development conferences for the professional and technical staff relevant to inventory controls
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) Yes
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group As one of the nations leading hospitals and academic medical centers Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nations leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG) these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care but are on the forefront of research developing leadingedge technologies and treatments and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a nonprofit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
