Inventory Specialist

Job Title: Inventory Specialist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000220693

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $24.75 - $30.93 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Pharmacy Inventory Control Specialist

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Summary

Pharmacy Inventory Control Specialist purchases, receives, verifies and maintains medication inventories under the direction of a registered pharmacist. Performs same functions for any non-medication supplies. Maintain applicable records for purchasing activities.

This position assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services under the direct supervision of the Registered Pharmacist by performing the technical, clerical and manipulative tasks involved in storage and control, dispensing, preparing, and distributing all medications and pharmaceutical products for all patient age groups includes geriatrics, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal. Work and/or performance shall conform to written established hospital policies and procedures.

Education/License Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited training program or two years of pharmacy experience, background in procurement preferred.
• Registered by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.
• PTCB preferred

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day

Responsibilities

• Assists in annual inventory.
• Maintains and demonstrates knowledge in the following areas of Pharmacy practice: Calculations, Generic-trade name relationships; Special properties of IV admixtures; Stability's of IV preparations; Contraindications; Chemical formulas, abbreviations, common conversions and symbols; Maintains and demonstrates awareness of limitations of technicians.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, replaces returns and disposes of non-reusable items properly.
• Maintains competence in purchasing software programs.
• Maintains purchasing files in an orderly fashion.
• Maintains stock at appropriate levels.
• Obtains medications needed on an emergency basis utilizing multiple sources.
• Oversees recall procedures.
• Processes all purchasing paperwork per policy in a timely manner.
• Provides reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Under the direction of the Pharmacist, prepares medication for dispensing, maintains unit dose system and prepares IV admixtures in a timely manner when required.
• Follows all procedures involved in the appropriate documentation of all medication errors and meets the required minimum documentations per employment status.
• Makes every attempt to be knowledgeable of changing policies and procedures.
• Under a pharmacist's supervision, assists in the restocking of emergency trays for patient care area.

Unit/Dept Specific Competencies

• Assists co-workers when appropriate.
• Maintains the confidentiality, security and integrity for the management of associate/patient information according to policy and procedure.
• Participates in on-going education and training related to organization and department specific requirements, including, but not limited to the safety and infection control management program.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as determined by the pharmacist on duty or other supervisory personnel.
• Promptly answers telephones using proper departmental etiquette.
• Willingness and flexibility to work alternating and rotating work schedules on short notice.
• Willingness to work with attention to detail with the realization that errors may have serious consequences.
• Remains pleasant and courteous in daily interactions with others especially under adverse conditions.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer