Pharmacy IA

at  RWJBarnabas Health

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred College graduate
• Preferred Five or more years inventory control and/or purchasing experience, strong analytical skills, experience as a Pharmacy Technician,
• Able to perform basic Pharmacy related mathematical calculations,
• Basic knowledge in use of Pharmacy drug ordering systems and information sources,
• Extensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals and related products, nomenclature, sources of
• supply, the pharmaceutical industry, regulations pertaining to acquisition, storage and distribution of drugs and related products,
• Must be able to communicate in English,

• Preparedness and utility and equipment management policies and procedures
• Helps maintain a safe and clean patient and work environment
• Utilizes advanced planning, organizational skills, independent judgment, and critical thinking, setting and quickly resetting priorities, in anticipation of Pharmacy department and Medical Center s pharmaceutical needs,
• Requisitions and procures all medication, pharmaceutical materials, and supplies required for the function of the medical center,
• Confers with departmental representative to determine specific needs, taking into account budget allocations, market conditions and availability
• Collaborates with Director of Pharmacy for the review of new contracts, analyzing information and comparison research based on product utilization, quality and cost,
• Generates purchase orders based on inventory needs and analysis of computerized utilization data, Is authorized to utilize the Lawson purchasing system to create electronic purchase orders and assign charge codes
• Corrects any discrepancies noted in charges, with special regard to contract price,
• Prioritizes distribution of inventory and special orders to appropriate departments,
• Coordinates the training of Pharmacy staff on the purchase and receipt of inventory functions,
• Maintains all purchase orders in an easily retrievable manner,
• Responsible for assigning new charge master numbers, entering new products into the computer database, and notifying other departments and appropriate staff of formulary additions or changes
• Services as a resource consultant maintaining and updating the Pharmacy charge master in compliance with federal regulations, ensuring appropriate coding and adequate reimbursement
• Acts as the Pharmacy liaison to finance and information systems on billing, coding and pricing of pharmaceuticals
• Coordinates the proper disposal and destruction of pharmaceutical waste in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency ,state, and federal regulation,
• Manages the return goods process to manufacturers and wholesalers for credit of expired inventory
• Implements the policy and procedures regarding drug recalls in a timely manner
• Completes the required documentation detaining the disposition of such inventory
• Analyzes and makes independent decisions in the selection process of alternated sources when backorders or out of stock situations occur,
• Informs the director of Pharmacy of any out of stock situations that merit attention to insure continued patient care
• Maintains records and ensures returns or reimbursement of drugs borrowed in emergency situations
• Arranges for backorder reimbursement from companies unable to supply contract items,
• Exhibits expertise in obtaining other specialized inventory,
  At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
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• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!