Pharmacy Inventory Manager

7 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join our team at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. This role will be responsible for managing the pharmacy department's inventory, purchasing, and logistics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Initiate and facilitate all drug purchasing for the pharmacy department, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of medications.
  • Monitor stock levels, analyze purchasing and utilization patterns, and anticipate future needs to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inventory, including invoices, purchase orders, and historical records.
  • Coordinate the receipt of all deliveries, restock storage areas, and rotate stock as necessary to ensure efficient use of space.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to obtain drug supplies on an emergency basis, interacting with local hospitals, pharmacies, and alternative vendors.
  • Facilitate all returns and credits of expired or unneeded drugs, and take appropriate action on drug recalls.
  • Process inter-department billing and perform monthly pharmacy unit inspections to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Prepare medications and floor stock for delivery to various hospital departments and nursing units, and rectify any issues associated with receipt of orders, back orders, shipping errors, and incorrect pricing.
  • Assist in maintaining the pharmacy technician schedule and assist in the development and training of new pharmacy technicians.
  • Perform all duties of a pharmacy technician, including sterile compounding of IV admixtures, injections, and infusions, and assist in weekly narcotic audits to ensure accurate narcotic record keeping.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or NHA
  • At least 2 years specialized or technical training
Additional Information

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.



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