Job Summary

The Pharmacy Procurement Backorder Specialist will monitor backordered Rx items across the system. Communicates with the Pharmacy Buying Team and monitors vendor portal to obtain backordered item info. Works directly with wholesaler and Direct vendor manufacturer representatives to validate actual backorder/discontinuation as well as identifying alternate items. Assesses risk to the organization with backorders and discontinued drugs by monitoring stock on hand volumes and forecasting usage. Responsible for notifying the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Formulary Services & Assistant Director of Pharmacy Inventory of the backorder or discontinuation.

Job Duties Coordinates tasks related to back order/discontinuation processes for Geisinger Pharmacy.Manages processes related to substitute product identification.Manages processes related to the rx recalls processReports and tracks Pharmacy Backorders and discontinuation of products and a system wide rx levelDevelops action plans in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Formulary and Assistant Director of Pharmacy Inventory when needed.Maintains and updates backorder and discontinuation substitute tracker.Maintains advanced knowledge of the Epic Willow purchasing system.

Work is typically performed in an office 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.

*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).

Education High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required) Experience Minimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required) Skills Critical Thinking; Working Independently; Time Management; Communication; Computer Literacy 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.