[Hiring] Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator @American Oncology Network

Role Description

The Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator plays a crucial role for ensuring the seamless procurement of oncology pharmaceuticals and other therapies. Responsibilities include overseeing the entire procurement process, maintaining purchasing guidelines, and upholding compliance with state and federal regulations. Effective communication and a comprehensive understanding of policies are essential for success in this role, which plays a vital part in maintaining operational efficiency and ensuring quality care delivery to patients.

As a vital part of the Drug and Inventory Management Team, this role holds responsibility for overseeing the purchasing and inventory management of drugs:

• Analyzing drug purchase orders to minimize overspending.
• Conducting inventory audits to identify overstocking and upcoming drug expirations.
• Managing transfers and returns, including outdated products.
• Analyzing daily purchasing opportunities to lower drug costs.
• Responsible for Nucleus Inventory Management (NIM) maintenance of formulary items and assignments.

With meticulous attention to detail and effective communication skills, this position ensures seamless drug procurement and inventory management processes, contributing to the network's success in delivering quality care to patients.

Qualifications

• College degree (AS, AA or Higher) in Business/Health Care Administration, preferred.
• In lieu of degree, 4+ years of experience is required or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Graduation from a pharmacy technician training program and/or 2 years pharmacy experience in purchasing, preferred.
• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician, required.
• Experience handling or purchasing infusion/injectable medications, including hazardous and non-hazardous agents, as well as controlled substances, preferred.
• Registered (RPT) or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Required.
• Advanced Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT-Adv), Preferred.

Requirements

• Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness.
• Good command of the English language; second language is an asset but not required.
• Strong customer focus and ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness, and operational excellence.
• Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

Benefits

• Remote position.
• Pay Range: $20.78 - $36.53.
• Standard Core Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.