2024-05-16
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Covington
Louisiana
70435
United States
Pharmacy Inventory Specialist - limited remote work assignment possible page is loaded **Pharmacy Inventory Specialist - limited remote work assignment possible**
**Pharmacy Inventory Specialist - limited remote work assignment possible**
locationsCovington, LA time typeFull time posted onPosted 26 Days Ago job requisition idR1800 At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.
We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.
**JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS**
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40**Shift Time:** 8:00am-4:30pm; limited remote work assignment possible
**JOB SUMMARY:**
Coordinates purchasing program activities through procurement of materials, supplies and equipment, ensures contract compliance, assesses need and availability, determines vendor sources, and reviews requisitions. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of pharmaceutical products used by the department including monitoring the min/max levels. Manages product backorders with wholesalers/vendors and communicates pertinent issues to Director and Clinical Coordinator. Coordinates the Pharmacy annual physical inventory. Orders daily from wholesaler and direct from manufacturers and issues any required purchasing orders.
Coordinates the 340b purchasing process through split billing software; responsible for maintaining the accuracy of 340b and GPO accumulators.
Coordinates inventory and credits for indigent care patient assistance program doses reimbursed by manufacturer. Maintains medication mapping between electronic health record (EHR) and Pharmogistics Carousel software. Maintains accuracy of NDCs purchased between EHR and wholesaler. Manages any vendor recalls for the department and assures compliance with departmental regulatory policies. Coordinates the processing of our expired meds with our Reverse Pharmaceutical Distributor. Interviews sales representatives and forwards pertinent information to Director or Clinical Coordinator.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**
One to three year experience in a data analytics, Preferred.
One year experience in a purchasing related area, Preferred.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, related field or equivalency, Preferred.
State of Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License, Preferred.
Procurement experience for a public entity, retail or in a hospital setting, preferred.
Knowledge and experience with the 340B program preferred, but not required.
Completion of the Apexus 340B University On Demand modules within 90 days after hire is required.
**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) hearing, seeing, reaching, talking
Frequently (34%-66%) - handling/feeling, carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping
Occasionally (1%-33%) lifting, balancing
**EMPLOYMENT**
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
