Pharmaceutical Inventory Specialist (Biotech)

Base Pay: $21.00 - $31.50 / hour
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Clinical Pharmacist, the Pharmaceutical Inventory Specialist is responsible for performing a wide variety of duties, which primarily include the coordination of inventory, ordering, and tracking of medications/vaccines. Developing and managing pharmaceutical/immunization quality assurance, evaluation, and reporting to the clinic and state agencies. Preparing accounting reports for finance and Quality assurance audits. Acting as a liaison between Shasta County Public Health Department and SCHC regarding immunization activities and coordinates CAIR registry.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needs and supplies, placing, and expediting orders, and removing outdated drugs.
Maintains equipment and maintenance log for refrigerators, freezers, temp monitors, and recalibrations.
Receives inventory, verify order is accurate, label with barcodes/stock type, update inventory and put away as soon as possible.
Records purchases, maintains database, performs monthly physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventory.
Advises and answers questions from other sites on various issues related to medications and vaccines.
Documents all appropriate information in the electronic health record system.
Ensures staff are updated on changes regarding medications and vaccines.
Establishes and maintains relationships with Pharmaceutical Reps by being the direct contact and passing on any relevant information on to the Chief Medical Officer for review.
Organizes training with drug reps when requested by providers, ensuring all compliance policies are being followed.
Orders and maintains Sample Medication inventory, conduct monthly audits and report discrepancies to Center managers.
Updates NDC numbers in NDC Library to ensure proper billing.
Conducts monthly med room inspections, ensuring all medication is labeled and stored properly and crash carts are being check.
Assists Pharmacy Consultant with quarterly med room inspections.
Documents all Patient assistance meds as they arrive in Patient charts and received log.
Reports temperature excursions (out of range) to Vaccine for Children (VFC).
Collaborates with Public Health Department Immunization Coordinator regarding staff education, vaccine program management, and all requirements for public information regarding vaccines.
Ensures vaccine information sheets (VIS) and Anticipatory Guidance handouts are up to date and stocked.
Reports to Vaccines for Children program (VFC) vaccine inventory, doses used and request doses. Timing is based on department use.
Pre-orders seasonal influenza vaccines for all sites, placing additional orders as needed.
Performs monthly inventory and private stock transfer reports and bi-annual reconciliation report on all vaccines.
Encourages review of immunization status for all children and adults seen by SCHC.
Establishes, supports, and tracks best practices in IZ processes and procedures.
Logs vaccine lot numbers in CAIR for all VFC pins/updated monthly.
Checks immunization documents monthly to ensure reported to CAIR return undocumented reports to CM.
Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work within a time frame and under pressure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer and data entry skills with advanced Excel knowledge.
Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Medical background - experience as a Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, or similar work experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

AA in business, accounting, finance, inventory control or purchasing.
At least 3-5 years clerical or other work experience in the healthcare field.
Pharmacy Technician certification.

BENEFITS
SCHC understands the importance of good health for every employee. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure employees and their families receive the optimal in health care coverage, along with options to meet their needs.

Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with matching employer contribution
Long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Supplemental Insurances
Flexible spending account
Paid vacation
Paid sick
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Jury duty pay
Bereavement pay
Prescription discount program
529 college savings plan
Educational reimbursement program
Gym membership discounts
Free subscription based app for meditation and sleep
Free telemedicine service for benefit eligible employees