Pharmacy Inventory Management Coordinator - Physician Organization (Medical Center)

At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Inventory Management Coordinator position is responsible for coordinating areas of inventory control, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals in the storeroom and/or other medication storage areas. This position maintains effective controls against diversion of prescription drugs, is responsible for disposition of all pharmaceutical purchases, coordinates the processes involving activities of other personnel assigned to the work area, and serves as a role model/mentor for pharmacy storeroom personnel. This position works collaboratively with Supply Chain to meet the health system's goals and objectives.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• LPHT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech - State Registration -- Texas Pharmacy Technician Registration

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

• Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, but not be limited to, work processing software applications such as: spreadsheets, databases, word processing, etc.

• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers

• Must demonstrate ability to note trends and monitor inventory levels to meet the patient needs

• Demonstrates the ability to provide staff development conferences for the professional and technical staff relevant to inventory controls

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs Yes
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* Yes

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.