Pharmacy Inventory Specialist
Job Summary
Responsible for inventory analysis including but not limited to inventory counts, tracking of medication expiration, adjustments of PAR levels based on utilization assessments, assignment of item storage location in compliance with policies, management of inventory movement/transfers, knowledge and compliance with 340B policies/procedures, and on-site management and communication of back-orders. Assures new formulary items are assigned to appropriate systems/storage locations and available for use; assists with removal of items removed from formulary.
Job Duties
- Accountable for inventory disposal including but not limited to onsite management of reverse distributor and management of returns and recalls
- Responsible for ordering of supplies and medications including but not limited to management of routine medication and supply order process, consignment ordering and tracking, vaccine ordering and tracking and monitoring to assure ordered products are received
- Accountable for medication and supply receiving and delivery of received items as applicable. Assures all medications have a bar code and that the bar code scans in all systems. Assures all documentation is completed timely and accurately.
- Responsible for inventory reporting including receiving in designated system, management of order receiving discrepancies and completion of requested inventory reports. Participates in annual inventory process.
- Attend meetings and assure timely communication with pharmacy staff and other customers. Assures excellent customer service.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Pharmacy (Required)About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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