Cedars-Sinai · 9 hours ago
Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Supply Chain
Beverly Hills, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75.76/hr - $121.22/hr
2+ years expCedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Pharmacy Coordinator to join their team. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring pharmacy programs while ensuring the safe and effective use of medications and maintaining fiscal responsibility.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the pharmaceutical supply chain, including drug shortage management, liaison activities with key partners (Vizient, McKesson, Cencora, Cardinal, HHS, Tracelink, Inmar, etc.), tracking cost savings initiatives, optimizing inventory (PAR level management), and monitoring financial performance through dashboard creation. This includes responsibility for contract proposal analysis and negotiation
Develop and implement pharmacy programs related to drug supply chain, contracting, prescribing, distribution, administration, and monitoring of drug therapy outcomes
Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams focused on developing, delivering, and enhancing clinical and operational pharmacy services to improve the safe, effective, and clinically appropriate use of medications
Serve as a liaison to external stakeholders and vendors at all levels, fostering strong relationships to achieve organizational goals
Serve as a pharmacy subject matter expert and resource to operationalize pharmacy and medical center initiatives
Monitor drug utilization and expenses, implementing cost-saving initiatives and analyzing financial reports to identify opportunities for improvement
Perform routine analysis and quality assurance of pharmacy services, implementing quality improvement measures to enhance organizational performance
Maintain detailed documentation pertaining to operational SOPs, educational materials, and visual aids related to pharmacy processes and workflows. Continuously improve, develop, and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and practice standards
Create, review, and coordinate decision support tools and content to maximize best practice care delivery, collaborating with other healthcare team members
Utilize knowledge of regulating agencies (FDA, USP, TJC, DEA, IRB, Board of Pharmacy, etc.), best practice standards, and institutional policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance
Participate in the education and training of pharmacy staff, residents, interns, students, and other healthcare professionals. Provide training, onboarding, and professional development for pharmacists. Actively supervise technicians/interns and coordinate their functions
Review reports for medication errors, adverse drug events, and other problem areas, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks
Assist the Pharmacy Manager with performance reviews and improvement plans
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy
Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience
Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California
BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, & Tableau
Working knowledge of contract evaluation and negotiation
Experience with data analytics from various financial reports
Preferred
PharmD preferred
Completion of a second-year pharmacy management residency preferred
2 years of working experience in an acute care setting, including exposure to 340B programs, supply chain management, and project management
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
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