Pharmacy Coordinator

North Mississippi Health Services, Inc.; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Pharmacy Coordinator to manage the preparation, scheduling, and distribution of sterile products, IV admixtures and chemotherapy regimens for home infusion and walk-in patients. You will ensure regulatory compliance and support with inventory control under a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities include coordinating deliveries, maintaining quality and safety standards, and assisting with expense reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's Degree BS or BA and eligible to pursue certification preferred.
• Associate's Degree with demonstrated skills in math calculation and eligible to pursue certification preferred.
• Strong computer skills with Excel, WordPerfect, SCS, AMS, Centricity/Epic and McKesson systems.
• Ability to work independently and accuracy in dosage calculations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Sterile Products/Chemotherapy regimen preparation, scheduling for home/specialty pharmacy and walk-in patients and coordinate shipping & delivery with outside vendors for home patients in Northeast MS, Northwest AL, & Southwest TN.
• Coordinate IV admixture and preparation of supplies for distribution to home and walk-in patients; schedule delivery.
• Maintain inventory of drugs and supplies; track infusion devices on-site and in the home.
• Assist with insurance verification, record keeping and other tasks as instructed by the specialty pharmacist.

Skills

Math calculations

Independent work

Computer proficiency

Dosage calculations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree BS or BA

Associate's Degree

Tools

Excel

WordPerfect

SCS

AMS

Centricity/Epic

McKesson automated cabinetry

Job description

Administrative Support - OUTPATIENT INFUSION HOME PROGRAM

Full Time - Day

Posting Description

We believe a career is more than just a career — it's a calling. Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; it’s their passion. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY The Pharmacy Coordinator manages the preparation, scheduling, and distribution of sterile products, IV admixtures, and chemotherapy regimens for home infusion and walk-in patients. This role ensures compliance with pharmacy regulations, oversees inventory control, and supports specialty pharmacy operations under a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include maintaining quality and safety standards, coordinating deliveries, and assisting with expense reporting. Strong organizational skills, computer proficiency, and accuracy in dosage calculations are essential. 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
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required
• Bachelor's Degree BS or BA and eligible to pursue certification. Preferred
• Associate's Degree with demonstrated skills in math calculation and eligible to pursue certification. Preferred Licenses and Certifications Work Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Must have ability and knowledge to skillfully utilize various computer programs such as Excel, Wordperfect, SCS, AMS, Centricity/Epic, & McKesson automated cabinetry.
• Must be knowledgeable and adept in computer ordering systems for supplies and medications.
• Must have favorable aptitude toward work and ability to work independently.
• Must have ability to prepare reports. Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing. Constantly
• Walking. Frequently
• Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling. Frequently
• Climbing. Occassionally
• Balancing. Occassionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently
• Grasping. Frequently
• Speaking. Occassionally
• Hearing. Constantly
• Repetitive Motions. Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• License+ Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

Requirements

No additional requirements from any stated in the above description.

Education

You must have the following education to apply:

You must have a High School Diploma or GED or higher