Acute Supply Coordinator Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Phoenix, ArizonaDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Pharmacy*Up to a $5,000
sign-on bonus available!Pharmacy careers are better at Banner
Health. We are committed to developing the careers of our team
members. We care about you, your career today and your future. If
you are looking to leverage your abilities - apply today.Banner -
University Medical Center Phoenix has been recognized on the
Becker's Hospital Review 2023 "Great hospitals in America" list.
These hospitals are renowned for clinical excellence, patient
safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient
satisfaction and more. As an Acute Supply Coordinator Pharmacy
Technician, you will be responsible for purchasing, maintaining
inventory, and coordinating semi-annual inventory for medications
and supplies in the department. You will expedite backorders and
emergency orders to ensure critical shortages are resolved,
communicate with vendors and manufacturers, research and compare
medication prices in support of the current contracts and review
and implement contract responsibilities. This role will help
support the inpatient hospital at BUMCP as well as Banner MD
Anderson Cancer Center. This is a full-time position working 5
8-hour shifts Monday-Friday from 8:00am-4:30pm. Schedule subject to
change based on business needs. - If you want to be a part of a
caring, supportive team this role is for you - apply
today!*Recruiter to provide details of sign-on bonus during the
interview process. Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a
nationally recognized academic medical center. This world-class
hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research
activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained
medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has
enabled us to achieve Magnet--- recognition by the American Nurses
Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent
patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, a number of unique
specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks
to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of
Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus includes fully
integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics, a new patient
tower and two clinic buildings.POSITION SUMMARYThis position is
responsible for purchasing, maintaining inventory, and coordinating
semi-annual inventory for medications and supplies in the
department. This individual expedites backorders and emergency
orders to ensure critical shortages are resolved. Communicates with
vendors and manufacturers; researches and compares medication
prices in support of the current contracts; reviews and implements
contract responsibilities. Must be knowledgeable of the hospital
medication formulary, current medication usage trends, and
purchasing needs of the department. Expedites medication recalls
and returns medications as appropriate. Completes dispensing,
compounding and clerical functions in the General Pharmacy, Sterile
Products Area, and Prescription Pharmacy (where applicable).
Assists the Pharmacist in dispensing medications and maintaining
appropriate patient records, charges and inventory control.CORE
FUNCTIONS1. Ensures adequate inventory. Procures medications and
supplies at the bid price or most economical available cost.
Inventories, evaluates need, sets reorder points, and establishes
order quantities for medications including controlled substances.
Submits orders to local wholesalers daily or from direct accounts
as needed. Makes decisions that result in lowest possible
medication expenses without jeopardizing availability of adequate
inventory.2. Reconciles invoices with merchandise received, codes
invoices for payment, and processes invoices according to current
Accounts Payable standards. Works closely with vendor
representatives to resolve procurement and billing problems.
Reconciles inter facility transfer of medications on a monthly
basis. Compiles cost data, prepares reports, and processes
interdepartmental charges.3. Acts in an expeditor role for back
orders and has the authority to change vendors if primary vendor
cannot supply needed medications. Communicates to staff all
backorders and out of stock medications. Alerts pharmacy leaders of
current and anticipated shortages.4. Addresses medication recall
notices. Removes medication from current inventory, returns, and
completes documentation as directed in recall notice. Maintains
files and adequate documentation related to medication recalls.5.
Coordinates removal of all outdated and unusable items from
inventory. Sends outdated and unusable medications to selected
returns company for reimbursement. Processes invoices and maintains
files with adequate documentation related to returned
medications.6. Reviews and participates in the analysis of new and
existing agreements for greater cost savings. Takes part in system
wide task forces for standardization of product and services and
implementation of system wide agreements.7. Works as a liaison to
the contract team to promote standardization and utilization
efforts. Is a resource for product and vendor information for the
facilities and as a resource for products and suppliers. Works
closely with assigned departments to understand and meet their
needs regarding product specification and selection.8. Participates
in the following aspects of medication use: selection, procurement
and storage, and dispensing. Internal customers may include
Patients, Nurses, Licensed Independent Practitioners, Nursing
Directors, Department Directors, Administrators and other health
care team members for the purpose of integrating services,
improving patient care and ensuring effective communication
systems. External customers may include local, state, and national
pharmacy organizations, Joint commission, state Board of Pharmacy,
colleagues and peers, educational institutions and pharmaceutical
representatives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires Pharmacy Technician
licensure and active Pharmacy Technician certification OR Pharmacy
Intern licensure in the state of practice.Incumbents in Arizona are
also required to provide the AZ Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at
time of hire.Minimum of four years pharmacy inventory and supply
experience. Strong customer service focus, exceptional
communication skills, strong attention to detail, prioritization
capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and ability to
multi-task. Must demonstrate effective oral and written
communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff,
physicians, patients, and other contacts. Ability to use multiple
software packages on a personal computer and have a working
knowledge of Medication Management Information System (MMIS).
-Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must
possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire
and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson on the Banner University
Medical Center Phoenix campus must possess a State of Arizona
Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at
the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their
employment. This is a requirement of the Whole Family Counseling
Program held at this specific facility.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience
preferred.EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/VeteransOur organization
supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy
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