Pharmacy Material Coordinator

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Job Title

Pharmacy Material Coordinator

Location

Cleveland

Facility

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department

Inpatient Pharmacy-Pharmacy

Job Code

B1701M

Shift

Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule

12:00am-11:30pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the country. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Pharmacy Material Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and timely distribution of medications and supplies to Cleveland Clinic facilities across Ohio. In this position, you will collaborate closely with buyers, material coordinators, and pharmacy technicians to receive inventory, fulfill purchase orders, deliver items to main campus pharmacies, and maintain accurate inventory levels.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to gain insight into all levels of the medication supply chain, along with unparalleled exposure to pharmacy logistics. You will receive hands-on experience that supports both professional development and career advancement.

A caregiver in this position works varying shifts Monday -- Friday with every fourth Saturday rotation required.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Ensure continuous supplies are maintained with little or no interruption.
• Implement, manage, and maintain inventory systems to order, control, expedite, and inventory supplies to enhance the fiscal management of the department.
• Monitor reports and available publications for insight into shortages and determine appropriate substitute items.
• Provide information to technicians while carrying out inventory control function.
• Maintain the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationship with vendor representatives and conduct business according to established principles and guidelines.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Associate's degree OR high school diploma/GED and three years of experience in a similar role
• Work history of using a computer
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician, Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Registration as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required within 6 months upon hire

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system and, in some locations, off-site
• Must have own transportation due to travel to multiple sites.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.