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Oversees all pharmaceutical and medical-surgical products through the life cycle of theproduct. The Procurement Manager helps ensure that supplies, drugs, and necessary equipment are purchased at the best cost and scenario for the company while ensuring these items are available to be dispensed, delivered, or used in the course of business operation.Duties Include:-Supports in managing contracting, purchasing, and receiving of all drug product, medical-surgical supply, and other necessary materials needed for daily operations.-Assists VP - Operations with formulary review and compliance.-Supervises Inventory Technician(s)-Monitors and tracks DME and compounding equipment.-Helps to supervise and perform company physical inventories per policy.-Maintains appropriate documentation.-Monitors inventory, submits and receives orders , and reconciles invoices for processing by accounts payable.-Tracks and reports rebate payments and performance from pharma, suppliers, and GPOs.-Supports managing relationships and partnerships with vendors and manufacturers.-Tracks, monitors and performs inventory functions in both CPR+ and InfuseFlow.-Assists with Quality Improvement program as applicable.-Implements new practices and processes across the organization as it relates to inventory.-Provides training to clinical and pharmacy staff on proper and accurate use of company systems on inventory management.-Performs audits of staff to evaluate performance and compliance of inventory processes and procedures.-Participates in routine meetings with other department leaders.-Works with VP – Operations, Nurse Manager and Nurse Educator during product launch and education efforts.-Compiles product usage data for trending and communicates that internally and with vendors as appropriate.-Supplies necessary data during development of company budget as it pertains to material goods.-Other related duties as assigned.

Responsible for operating pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, supervising pharmacy technicians and pharmacy cashiers within the guidelines of authorized company policies, laws, regulations and business ethics.Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer complaints, helps respond to customers’ requests in a timely manner and answers non-clinical questions to ensure a positive customer experience. Models and shares customer service best practices.Responsible for assisting pharmacist in the delivery of patient care including patient registration, prescription data entry, preparation of medications for patients, counting, and verifying (where allowed by law). Completes patient and physician calls under the supervision of a pharmacist (where allowed by law). Under the supervision of a pharmacist assists with healthcare service offerings including administering vaccines, health screenings, and any health services allowed by law.Manages core pharmacy workflow and drives excellence in pharmacy operations. Coordinates and organizes pharmacy daily schedule of activities. Recommends allocation of pharmacy hours. Assures the pharmacy is clean, neat, orderly, and stocked with adequate supplies.Drives new technology/ process roll out, champions change and engages team around action planning. Assures proper operation and maintenance of pharmacy department equipment. In collaboration with Pharmacy Manager, responsible for recordkeeping and ensuring security safeguards are in-place.Leads performance management of technicians including making decisions and recommendations regarding discipline and termination. Uses constructive discipline policy to ensure pharmacy technicians are compliant with state and federal laws. Maintains and improves performance of pharmacy through team member engagement and action planning.

Responsible for managing the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of designated Coram operations.Assumes delegated responsibilities for the management of the administrative and operational aspects of Coram for a territory which may include but is not limited of admissions, billing, warehouse, and clinical program operations.Manages operation functions including purchasing, receiving, inventory control, production, distribution, and reimbursement management. Manages the on-call schedule for territory. Manages and administers the Emergency Response/Disaster Prepardness Plan.Promotes and communicates the philosophies, goals, and objectives of CVS Health. Delegates authority and responsibility to subordinates in accordance with CVS policies and procedures.Follows established channels of authority and communicates throughout all levels of the organization to keep employees informed of all matters for which they are responsible or would concern them. Manages phones, HVAC, etc., and coordinates the repair of the maintenance facilities.Maintains appropriate documentation and records regarding administrative, operational, and clinical activities within Coram.Prepares and submits designated reports regarding Coram operational activities, as deemed necessary and appropriate, to corporate management. Contributes to the development and preparation of clinical/operational budgets and financial planning.Participates in Coram sales and marketing activities by communicating with current and potential clients, conducting in-services, and participating in joining marketing call with sales/marketing staff.Plans and coordinates the orientation and education of new personnel and continuing education programs for professional staff.Directs, coordinates, and evaluates Coram operations and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and acceptable laws.

Oversee and lead daily workflow of Material Coordinators, oversee daily inventory cycle counts and ensure all associated paperwork and inventory records are maintained and variances are resolved, ensure timely completion and escalation of issues, ensure efficient mix of product placements in pharmacy, tracking and reconciliation of inventory balances, purchasing and management of supplies, manage return goods according to standard operating procedures, ensure efficient mix of product placements, contributing to a safe and orderly working environment, responsible for collecting Sarbanes-Oxley audit documentation to ensure proper completion and retention, process invoices and manage accounts receivables according to policies and procedures, resolve complex internal and external issues, assists with training and program development, provide operational support to the management team by providing new ideas and process improvements to ensure efficient and effective workflow, and monitors compliance with Inventory Management.

Responsible for the tasks associated with the management of inventory at the facility. Specific tasks include the purchasing and receiving of inventory, tracking and reconciliation of inventory balances, replenishment tasks, put away, cycle counting, return product management, B/O and days’ supply monitoring and selection of product and supplies under the direction of the supervisor. Additional responsibilities include managing return goods according to standard operating procedures while also monitoring product trends and shortages to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained, as well as removing short dated or expired product from active inventory, filling inventory, and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation. Also, ensure the pharmacy pick and pack stations are properly stocked and maintained with medication and supplies, place approved orders for shipping supplies, assist in maintaining dispensing and back stock refrigerators in a well-organized manner, and assist in receiving, posting, put-away, and cycle counting functions.

Work in a rotating shift across various areas, including the Central Fill Pharmacy, Operating Rooms, Emergency Room, and Satellite Pharmacy, adapting to the dynamic needs of each setting to provide optimal patient care. Responsibilities include prepare IV medications and compounds using aseptic techniques, supervise and deliver patient medication to nurses’ stations throughout the hospital, and receive daily medication deliveries from the distributor for distribution to the main pharmacy, satellite pharmacies, operating rooms, and clinics. Maintain required supplies to prevent outages, process and fill scripts for discharged Emergency Room patients, and pull medication from shelves and automated dispensing robots for daily patient medication replenishment. Evaluate storage areas for recalls and outdated products, supervise the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians, and perform monthly inventory of assigned medications. Ensure safety and regulatory compliance based on rules and regulations set by Parkland and other regulatory agencies.

Package and fill medication to be sent to long-term patent care facilities, supervise receiving and processing newly shipped medication, clean lab, stock medication, phone support with nursing home staff and doctors’ offices, operate automated dispensing machine, supervise in training new pharmacy technicians, lead technician in preparation and maintaining emergency medical and IV kits, support in daily ordering of medication, receive and replenish canisters of medication for automated dispensing machines at facilities, conduct annual inventory, create access cards for nursing staff to operate automated dispensing machines, supervise and coordinate in sending backup stock medication to pharmacies in Waco, Houston, Phoenix, and Pittsburgh locations.