Pharmacy Contracting and Sourcing Coordinator

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Expense Pharmacy Coordinator at Medical University of South Carolina will oversee purchasing surveillance across MUHA pharmacies, collaborating with the Pharmacy Distribution Center Director and 340B Coordinator. The role focuses on developing quality data analytics to guide leadership decisions and improve efficiency and revenue.

Responsibilities include applying procurement software to detect spend anomalies, supporting cost savings projects, and assisting in daily distribution center

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree required or PharmD with licensure.
• Pharmacy residency preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing surveillance in MUHA pharmacies.
• Utilize procurement software to examine purchasing data and identify negative trends.
• Identify opportunities to increase inventory turns and optimize reorder points.
• Report updates on initiatives to senior leadership.
• Assist in inventory data collection and analysis across MUSC system.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Cost savings initiatives

Inventory management

Data reporting

Communication with leadership

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

Job Description Summary The Expense Pharmacy Coordinator will oversee purchasing surveillance at MUHA pharmacies, working in conjunction with area leaders. This role is responsible for developing, preparing and maintaining quality data analytics that will be utilized by leadership and management across various settings and promote new opportunities for the organization, thus enhancing efficiency and resulting in optimal revenue. Additionally, this coordinator will assist in daily operations in the pharmacy distribution center as needed.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC000615 CHS - Pharmacy - IP Distribution Center (Main) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-34 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description Coordinate purchasing surveillance in pharmacy locations. In collaboration with the Pharmacy Distribution Center Director and 340B Coordinator, ensure the Pharmacy ICCE is adequately adhering to all medication procurement contract requirements and correcting an contract issues that arise. Utilize procurement related software programs to examine purchasing data, identifying negative purchasing trends and communicate with area leaders to curb extra spend. Participation in cost savings, performance, and quality improvement projects Identify and track direct purchase opportunities for cost savings initiatives and/or mitigation of shortages. Participation in multiple business review meetings In collaboration with Pharmacy Distribution Center Director, reporting out updates on all initiatives to senior leadership. Assist areas with gathering and analyzing inventory level information and assist pharmacy areas by identifying opportunities to increase inventory turns and make recommendations on inventory levels and re-order points/quantities. In collaboration with the PharmIS team, continued implementation and maintenance of electronic inventory systems throughout the MUSC system. Overseeing the pharmacy analysist to assist in reporting out data to senior leadership about opportunities and initiatives underway.

Additional Job Description Doctor of Pharmacy or a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Completion of a pharmacy residency preferred. Licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

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