PHARMACY SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST [40hrs, F/T | Days @ Chestnut Hill Hospital

The Pharmacy Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for coordinating all aspects of supply chain processes related to pharmaceuticals, equipment, and pharmacy supplies. Provides routine financial information and assists with generating related cost and product analysis. Oversees the appropriate storage of medications as determined by the manufacturer, regulatory agencies and / or federal, state or local laws, regulations or standards. Oversees the disposition process for all expired or damaged pharmaceuticals. Activities include but are not limited to the following responsibilities\: purchasing, inventory management, distribution and record keeping of medications for all areas serviced by the Pharmacy Department, initiating purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, overseeing receipt and distribution of supplies, processing purchase requisitions, initiating processing of payment for wholesaler invoices, maintaining adequate inventory levels, providing inventory action and communication relative to shortages, recalls, alternative product source and selection. Serves as a resource person for product and vendor information, collaborates with hospital departments as necessary for medication ordering, inventory, distribution, billing/cost transfer, and record keeping. Manages the electronic inventory management software operation. Oversees the quarterly pharmaceuticals inventory count activities. Performs functions utilizing appropriate technology. Performs daily reconciliation of controlled substances discrepancies throughout the hospital under the guidance of the Clinical Pharmacy Operations Manager.

Education
Associates Degree Business or Healthcare related field (Required)
Bachelors Degree Business, Information Technology, or Healthcare related field (Preferred)

Experience
2 years experience as a hospital pharmacy technician or equivalent (Required)
3 years experience as a pharmaceutical purchaser or other purchasing role (Required)

Licenses and Certifications
Certified Pharmacy Technician (Required)

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Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.  Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team.  Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

 

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.  At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital, an alliance of Temple Health, Redeemer Health and PCOM, is a 148-bed, community-based, university-affiliated, teaching hospital committed to excellent patient-centered care.  Chestnut Hill Hospital provides a full range of inpatient and outpatient, diagnostic and treatment services for people in northwest Philadelphia and eastern Montgomery County.  With more than 300 board-certified physicians, Chestnut Hill Hospital's specialties include minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, cardiology, gynecology, oncology, orthopedics, urology, pulmonology, cancer care, family practice and internal medicine.  Chestnut Hill Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is affiliated with university-hospitals in Philadelphia for heart and stroke care and residency programs.

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