Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator

Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medications and supplies to meet patient needs on a day-to-day basis. Processes orders and requests from other hospital departments so they can effectively operate. Coordinates pharmacy department inventory and compiles reports on findings. Manages inventory reports and drug recalls. Notifies pharmacy managers and clinical staff of drug recalls and expeditiously removes recalled products from stock and completes appropriate paperwork. Communicates backorders in a timely manner to key stakeholders. Maintains appropriate medication inventory levels without overstocking or leaving department in short supply. Communicates relevant supply issues (shortages, generic availability, etc.) to the clinical management team during the weekly clinical management meetings. Coordinates and initiates the process for removal of outdated inventory. Meets with key members of the pharmacy industry to stay informed on drug distribution issues and availabilities. Places orders with wholesalers and specialty distributors per department policy. Identifies key wholesaler issues and communicates them during the Quarterly Business Review. Communicates information needed to support pharmacy functions. Participates in organizational and departmental QA activities. Maintains technology databases (as assigned).