What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Coordinator, Outpatient Infusion position at North Mississippi Health Services?
Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” We aim to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people who form incredible connections with our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you unique—your talents, perspectives, and passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. You know what connected feels like when you are part of our team. #WhatConnectsYou Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Pharmacy Coordinator at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for coordinating pharmacy operations especially related to drug preparation, drug delivery, and inventory management. This position requires an experienced PTCB/NHA Certified Technician with strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate the preparation, scheduling, and delivery of sterile and IV admixture products and chemotherapy agents, ensure that area quality and safety are sustained and optimized, maintain appropriate inventory of all drugs, supplies, and equipment, including supplies and equipment both on-site and in-home, support expense reconciliation, and assist with specialty pharmacy administration under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Coordinator remains adaptable and focused in a dynamic and complex environment to effectively interface with a range of stakeholders and support high quality patient care. JOB FUNCTIONS Sterile Products/Distribution: Coordinates Sterile Products/Chemotherapy regimen preparation, scheduling for home/specialty pharmacy and walk-in patients and coordinates shipping & delivery with outside vendors (UPS, etc. ) for home patients in Northeast MS, Northwest AL, & Southwest TN. IV Admixture and Supply Processing and Distribution: Coordinates IV admixture and preparation of supplies for distribution to home and walk-in patients. This includes scheduling of delivery and delivery to patients, using the most cost effective methods, operating within compliancy of State Board of Pharmacy Regulations. Inventory: Maintains appropriate inventory of drugs and supplies, tracks infusion devices and equipment on-site and in the home. Assists with monitoring of inventory, turn (keeping turn over as high as possible and inventory as low as possible). Assists with Controlled Substance Inventory Control. Assists with McKesson. Maintains appropriate inventory of specialty medications and supplies. Assists under the direction of a licensed pharmacist with the dispensing, insurance verification, record keeping and other tasks as instructed by the specialty pharmacist. Quality management is 10% dedicated to Specialty Pharmacy. Quality/Safety: Takes responsibility for ongoing quality procedures in the sterile preparation area and compliance with guidelines for Hazardous Material and Patient Safety Measures with regard to IV and high risk drug preparation. Identifies and oversees initiatives to reduce potential environmental exposure and contamination. Assists with ordering and dispensing of specialty medications. Expenses: Assists in end of month information to be expensed to IS to the purchasing staff, procures medications and supplies from sources and also dispenses to authorized outside sources upon request, and verifies appropriateness of shipping invoices and patient account charges. Education: Engages in education of pharmacy students, new staff and nurses as needed. Chemotherapy: Takes responsibility for coordinating, scheduling, and preparing chemotherapy agents and insuring compliance with NIOSHA guidelines, waste disposal, employee and patient safety. This includes high degree of mathematical skills for dosage calculations. QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED Equivalent Required And Bachelor's Degree BS or BA and eligible to pursue certification Preferred Or Associate's Degree with demonstrated skills in math calculation and eligible to pursue certification Preferred Or Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Licenses and Certifications Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred PTCB/NHA Certified Technician with 3 years of hospital pharmacy (or equivalent training)if working in Clinical area admixing; non-clinical roles may only complete MBOP Registration Upon Hire Preferred IV admixture certification Upon Hire Preferred Work Experience Number of Years Work Experience Details Required/ Preferred Previous pharmacy experience Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required/Preferred Proficiency Must have ability and knowledge to skillfully utilize various computer programs such as Excel, Wordperfect, SCS, AMS, Centricity/Epic, & McKesson automated cabinetry. Selection Required N/A Must be knowledgeable and adept in computer ordering systems for supplies and medications. Selection Required N/A Must have favorable aptitude toward work and ability to work independently. Selection Required N/A Must have ability to prepare reports. Selection Required N/A SCOPE Freedom To Act: Problem Solving: Impact: Financial Responsibility: Sales Revenue Target Responsibility: Approval Responsibility: P & L Responsibility: Assets Controlled: Controllable Expenses (e.g., Payroll and other budgeted items): Total Financial Responsibility: Budget Responsibility Primary Budget Responsibility: Shared Budget Responsibility:
