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Northwestern Medicine · 1 week ago

Pharmacy Analytics Coordinator-Omnicell Automation, Full-time Day Shift

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Northwestern Medicine is a leader in the healthcare industry, committed to providing quality patient care. The Pharmacy Analytics Coordinator plays a crucial role in managing pharmacy inventory and automation processes, ensuring compliance and effective service delivery within the department.

Emergency MedicineHealth CareHospitalMedicalNutritionRehabilitation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develops, implements, maintains and coordinates the use of pharmacy inventory management and dispensing automation

Contributes to the establishment of safe and effective medication use processes

Supports installation, ongoing maintenance and upgrades of various pharmacy automation technologies

Serves as a resource expert related to pharmacy automation for the pharmacy department and other inter-disciplinary groups

Troubleshoots automation issues and coordinates with vendor to reach resolution

Maintains automation product databases and optimizes inventory processed and dispensed through pharmacy automation including controlled substances

Reconciles non-profiled dispenses and capture charges

Maintains automation user information and creates access for users pending pharmacist approval

Serves as the NMH/NMG pharmacy liaison between with the vendor and maintain positive relationship

Investigates interoperability between electronic health record and pharmacy automation

Supports pharmacy department shortage mitigation efforts by providing data related to inventory levels on hand

Coordinates the implementation of new medication products into pharmacy automation

Researches and proposes new pharmacy automation and dispensing technologies for expansion considerations

Train and support end users of the pharmacy automation technologies

Performs controlled substance dispensing audits to ensure compliance with controlled substance dispensing policies and procedures

Reviews controlled substance related discrepancies in pharmacy automation and work with the Controlled Substance Management team for investigation, reporting and resolution

Develop standard operating procedures regarding the use of pharmacy automation for medication dispensing

Participates in pharmacy department scheduled inventory

Coordinates the communication and removal of recalled medication from operations

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of PeopleSoft Procurement

Reviews contracts and pricing agreements

Maintains inventory of medications and other designated supplies for use in the department and throughout the hospital

Identifies and communicates key issues and trends to manager

Functions as the “super user” of the inventory computer system, ensuring that the correct products are selected, that inventory levels are correct, and prices are accurate. Identifies system problems and works with the systems programmer to resolve issues

Develops and maintains relationships with all customers and suppliers

Ensures that service standards are maintained and evaluated

Participates in planning and maintenance of the pharmacy information systems

Provides on-call coverage, as needed

Actively participates in drug shortage committee

Provides information to manager on budget issues, especially staffing and cost containment strategies

Reconciles statistics and adheres to cost management standards

Maintains productivity standards

Participates in preparation of major equipment purchase proposals, selection, and documents for equipment acquisition

Participates in facility changes and planning

Establishes and executes personal development objectives as part of annual objective setting

Coordinates critical situations involving patients, staff, and visitors and consults with manager for guidance as needed

Facilitates effective interdepartmental communication of incidents with appropriate personnel

Ensures compliance with hazardous waste collection and disposal

Participates in pharmacy department scheduled inventory

Develops, implements, maintains, and coordinates the use of pharmacy inventory management and dispensing automation

Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement

Assists manager in meeting hospital objectives and goals

Assesses and communicates staff development needs to manager

Coordinates and manages shift scheduling

Anticipates staffing needs and makes necessary arrangements for coverage

Organizes and coordinates staff consistent with volume, service, and financial goals

Assumes responsibility for efficient and effective use of time and effort of all staff

Creates a positive environment of high morale and motivated staff

Orients, trains, and assists in the evaluation of Pharmacy personnel according to departmental and organizational guidelines

Assumes delegated responsibilities in the absence of the manager

Assists in maintaining quality management system that allows for consistent evaluation and improvement of services in relation to institutional requirements

Documents all significant activities and takes corrective action as necessary

Assists in maintaining quality data collection systems that enable monitoring of service levels

Maintains knowledge and uses appropriate resources to provide educational, technical, or information services as needed

Facilitates staff understanding of department performance standards

Ensures that the environment is clean, safe, and free from hazards

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician LicensePharmacy Technician certificationPharmacy inventory managementPharmacy purchasing experienceLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree OR High School Diploma and four+ years of relevant pharmacy technician experience

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)

Pharmacy Technician certification – CPhT through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA

Preferred

3+ years of experience as Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy purchasing and inventory management experience

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Company

Northwestern Medicine

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Northwestern Medicine is the collaboration between Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine around a strategic vision to transform the future of health care.

Founded in 1972

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees

http://nm.org

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