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Inventory Control Specialist - Pharmacy - Lorain Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Shift/Schedule

Full Time - Scheduled for 40 hours per weekShift Time - Days

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Compiles, prepares, and generates purchase orders for pharmaceutical products ensuring a minimum supply is available always taking into consideration high usage, drug shortages, and unexpected/emergent usage. Monitor inflow and outflow of all pharmaceuticals, stocking to defined inventory levels.  Aligns purchases to system contracts, programs, and initiatives. Maintain daily transactions including receipts, invoices, issues, purchase orders, and adjustments which are loaded into the purchasing and ERP system.  Works to ensure proper accountability of all drug receipts and transactions are maintained in compliance with Drug Supply Chain and Security Act (DSCSA), contracts, and 340b as applicable. 

Essential Job Functions

​Compile, prepare, and generate purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and related pharmacy products ensuring a minimum supply is available always taking into consideration high usage, drug shortages, and unexpected/emergent usage.Collaborate with system and local pharmacy teams to ensure standard ordering and approval processes are achieved and maintained related to pharmacy purchases. In addition, works with authorizing pharmacist at site to complete controlled substances orders in CSOS and on DEA 222 forms and ensure proper documentation for ordering narcotics.Provide oversight and guidance in ensuring appropriate compliance toward perpetual inventory system. Monitor outdated items and process returns accordingly. Coordination of annual/other required physical inventory procedures. Work with accounts payable to ensure timely processing and reconciliation of invoices.Align purchases to system contracts, programs, and initiatives.Work with both system and local pharmacy teams to establish plans and processes around current drug shortages.Process and authorize payment for all invoices for merchandise received or credited per established procedure.Management of pharmacy inventory documentation for compliance with DSCSA and 340b requirements.Provide guidance to pharmacy waste and charge discrepancy tracking process.When needed, assist local pharmacy staff with day-to-day operations

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Possess and maintain registration or licensing as necessary to operate as a Pharmacy Technician in the state in which employed.  This may include national pharmacy technician certification and/or registration if site or state requires the pharmacy materials coordinator to perform any activities restricted to certification requirements. (Current certification/licensing required; if not currently certified/registered, must obtain within 12 months of employment)

CPhT (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma / GED (required)

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

2 years of pharmacy field or materials management experience (required)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.* 

May have periods of constant interruptions.

                                 

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com