Pharmacy Compliance & Inventory Specialist

PeaceHealth • Vancouver, WA • 13h ago

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Compliance & Inventory Specialist for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $28.02 - $42.04. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Job Summary

Works with system pharmacy resources to support the proper management of inventory, purchasing and to ensure compliance within contracting/rebates, clinic pharmacy licensure and retail operations. Collaborates with other departments to coordinate programs and services which relate to pharmacy policy and procedures and contributes to the fulfillment of PeaceHealth's mission and values.

Details of the position

Monitors and manages inventory management systems at sites to establish highest efficiency and transparency; tracks savings initiatives.

Monitors and manages compliance policies related to pharmacy administration, which includes coordination of internal and external regulatory audits required to maintain accreditation and licensing.

Monitors purchasing trends and assists in establishing preferred products that take advantage of wholesaler or GPO contract and programs to lower drug expenditures.

Evaluates and maintains pharmaceutical stock in all patient care departments and clinics to ensure compliance to medication safety standards.

Ensures organizational compliance of current DEA and State regulations regarding controlled substances, and current federal and state licensing regulations, as well as best-practices in health system pharmacy. This includes ongoing and regular oversight of software(s) for controlled substance diversion. This oversight will include follow up with nursing leaders about caregiver potential diversion, interface with the diversion team, and documentation of investigations of diversion and results.

Assists pharmacy leadership in reporting diversion to the DEA, Pharmacy Commission, and the DEA Registrant. Works with medical group and hospital leaders to assure controlled substance discrepancies are resolved in a timely manner. Audits controlled substance purchasing monthly to assure that what was ordered was received and what was received was processed properly.

Works with various regulatory entities (i.e., State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission, DEA, DSHS, State Department of Health, ASHP, etc.) to gather information as requested for audits. Primary responsibility for completing yearly Pharmacy Commission self-inspection working with pharmacy leaders.

Supports multiple applications, including 340B monthly audits and diversion detection and prevention audits. This will include a prescribed number of random caregiver-controlled substance audits each week.

Identifies compliance issues, recommend and assist in implementing corrective action plans to improve performance outcomes and audit findings.

Oversees licensure and management of Health Care Entity (HCE) clinic sites. This will include management of Power of Attorney forms for clinics and other areas that store and/or order controlled substances and keep them updated including when new caregivers start and old caregivers leave.

Oversees refrigerator/freezer temp monitoring. This will include the yearly calibrations necessary and assure compliance certificates are available for inspections.

Oversees pharmacist and technician competency compliance and assure documentation is in place for inspections.

Performs lead pharmacy technician duties when necessary. This will include continual training of technician staff and follow up when necessary. Fill in various pharmacy technician roles occasionally in order to maintain knowledge base of the technician position or in the event of a severe staff shortage.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

High School Diploma Required: or equivalent and

Accredited Program Required: Pharmacy Technician from a Pharmacy Commission approved technician training program

Minimum of 3 years Required: Pharmacy experience to include experience with compliance reporting and

Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician - National and

Required: Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

REQNUMBER: 120335

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