DCH Health System · 5 hours ago
Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager
Tuscaloosa, AL
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDCH Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Supply Chain Manager who will oversee the ordering, receipt, and distribution of medications across various facilities. The role involves managing vendor relationships, inventory control, compliance with regulations, and ensuring high-quality patient care while optimizing costs.
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Responsibilities
Vendor & Contract Management
Vendor ManagementOversees contract compliance, optimizes group purchasing organization (GPO) resources, and monitors vendor performance, product, and label quality
Business Process OutsourcingManages third-party re-packagers (focusing on turnaround times and label/barcode compliance), directs third-party compounders, and advises on make-versus-buy decisions
Inventory Control & Optimization
Inventory OptimizationManages the non-formulary ordering process, initiates branded-to-generic conversions, and sets appropriate stock levels (par levels)
Inventory IntegrityInitiates requests for commodity numbers via Pharmacy Informatics and oversees monthly and annual inventory cycle counts across all pharmacy locations
340B Program ComplianceCollaborates with the 340B team to ensure inventory compliance, providing necessary data and reports to optimize program-related purchasing
Receiving & Accounting
ReceivingResolves invoicing/pricing errors, supervises the matching of purchase orders with packing slips, and escalates any mismatches with distributors and manufacturers
Accounting ComplianceReviews interdepartmental charges to balance issues and receipts and assists finance in matching invoices for the monthly close process
Supply Chain Operations & Compliance
Service Level MaintenanceReconciles medication exchanges with non-DCH pharmacies, acts as the Supply Chain representative on the Medication Management Committee, and liaises with manufacturers regarding drug supply availability
Issues and TransfersCollaborates with hospital supply chain and transportation teams to ensure timely and complete delivery of orders to all main and off-campus facilities
DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act)Oversees compliance with DSCSA regulations and works with stakeholders to ensure all requirements and guidelines are in place
Waste & Recall Management
RecallsSupervises the entire drug recall process, including monitoring alerts, prompting action, tracking escalation, and confirming closure
Waste Management/Reverse Distribution/Hazardous MedicationsOversees waste capture infrastructure, coordinates reverse distribution through a third party, and collaborates with Environmental Services for disposal of non-reversible medications
DCH Standards
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent
Registered or eligible as pharmacy technician with Alabama Board of Pharmacy
National Certification Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or ExCPT
3 years of pharmacy purchasing experience required
Proficient utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint software applications
Ability to create and analyze reports from various information systems and applications
Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with The Joint Commission, DSCSA and other applicable regulatory agencies
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Leadership experience with formal leadership training or supervisory experience highly preferred
Company
DCH Health System
DCH Health System is an acute care community that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katrina Keefer
President and Chief Executive Officer
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