Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
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 so they can effectively operate.
Job description
Summary
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 so they can effectively operate.
Job Duties
- Coordinates pharmacy department inventory and compiles reports on findings. Manages inventory reports and drug recalls.
- Notifies pharmacy managers and clinical staff of drug recalls and expeditiously removes recalled products from stock and appropriate paperwork is completed. Communicates backorders in a timely manner to key stakeholders.
- 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 as soon as they are made aware and during the weekly clinical management meetings. Coordinates and initiates the process for removal of outdated inventory.
- Meets with key members of the pharmacy industry in order to keep abreast of drug distribution issues and availabilities. Places orders with wholesaler and specialty distributors per 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).
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years Previous experience in inventory management
- Demonstrates 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 Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree Business management or accounting
- 3 years Working as a Pharmacy Technician
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- 2 years previous experience in inventory management
- Demonstrates 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 upon hire
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.