Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, Outpatient Department

Job Ref: JR-8076 Location: 5 Branch St, METHUEN, MA 01844 Category: Pharmacy Employment Type: Full time Work Location: Onsite: 100% onsite Salary/Pay Rate: $75,296.00 - $83,959.20 per year Overview The Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, at Merrimack Valley Outpatient Department provides commercial inventory support to the Specialty Pharmacy Department under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, MVOPD is responsible for all pharmacy inventory related activities within the pharmacy, including coordination of inventory transfers between MVOPD and satellite locations. The Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, MVOPD takes primary responsibility for bi-annual inventory preparation, as well as stock maintenance, rotation, cycle counts, outdates, and recalls. The Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, MVOPD maintains inventory-related metrics and reporting and participates in the management of third-party inventory management systems. Additional responsibilities include leading the orientation and training of all inventory-related processes and providing cross-coverage to Specialty Outpatient Pharmacy daily operations when necessary Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Practices in accordance with all federal (e.g., Drug Supply Chain Security Act), state, and DFCI and Joint Commission policies, regulations, and standards. Performs daily returns-to-stock, cycle counts and ensures on-hand accuracy of all Rx and OTC inventory. Responsible for all pharmacy iventory related activities such as commercial drug storage within the pharmacy. Provides support for such storage at satellite locations, auditing inventory transactions, reviewing short-dated drugs to ensure proper handling and stocking, etc. Oversees appropriate inventory rotation, removal and return of expired products, damages, recalls, and saleable returns (in cooperation with Purchasing Specialist when needed). Ensures that the main pharmacy areas are kept well organized and coordinates physical inventory counts. Maintains inventory-related metrics and reporting including month-end report, inventory volumes, etc. Participates in the management of third-party inventory management systems (e.g., contact with vendor representatives, tracking and scheduling all preventative maintenance, super user for all inventory related technology, including drug storage/dispensing equipment, responds when technology is not working properly and triages as appropriate, etc.). Provides assistance and training to staff on the appropriate storage of products, and whether such products are appropriate to be broken open. Uses notes within the Pharmacy Dispensing System to help staff identify proper handling of products. Receives inventory accurately in Pharmacy Management System and maintains invoice documents appropriately. Serves as the primary point of contact for transfers of inventory between OPD satellite locations. Identifies products for staff that require special handling due to their hazardous nature and trains staff on such handling. Leads the orientation and training of all pharmacy staff for inventory related policy, procedures, and technology. Leads the orientation and training of all inventory-related processes including the use multiple inventory systems (e.g., Parata, Carousel).…

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