Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator

About the role

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization committed to delivering exceptional healthcare. With nearly 23,000 colleagues, LVHN is dedicated to providing high-quality care and maintaining a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medications and supplies in order to meet patient needs on a day-to-day basis.
• Processes orders and requests from other hospital departments to ensure effective operations.
• Captures and compiles reports on inventory findings.
• Notifies pharmacy managers and clinical staff of drug recalls and removes recalled products from stock.
• Communicates backorders to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintains appropriate medication inventory levels without overstocking or leaving department in short supply.
• Communicates relevant supply issues (shortages, generic availability, etc.) to the clinical management team during weekly meetings.
• Coordinates and initiates the process for removing outdated inventory.
• Participates in organizational and departmental Quality Assurance activities.
• Maintains technology databases (as assigned).
• Plays a role in the removal of outdated inventory.
• Communicates information needed to support pharmacy functions.
• Places orders with wholesalers and specialty distributors according to department policy.
• Identifies key wholesaler issues and communicates them during the Quarterly Business Review.
• Communicates information needed to support pharmacy functions.
• Participates in organizational and departmental QA activities.
• Maintains technology databases (as assigned).

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years previous experience in inventory management
• Demonstrated competency in the operation of the pharmacy automation
• Knowledge of PC use and appropriate database systems
• Maintains a working knowledge of drug changes within the industry
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Business management or accounting preferred
• 3 years working as a Pharmacy Technician preferred

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift
• May be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR