Pharmacy Operations Lead: Automation & Inventory

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Coordinator to support timely and accurate procurement and monitoring of pharmacy supplies and equipment. You will manage inventory, stock medications, and coordinate IV therapy solutions for inpatient pharmacy, while serving as the expert for automated dispensing systems and controlled substance compliance.

You will lead staff training, drive process improvements, and collaborate with Nursing to resolve issues, ensuring efficient

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• Two years of recent pharmacy experience or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician License in IA

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of medications, supplies, IV solutions and equipment to ensure stock levels and minimize waste.
• Coordinate purchasing and procurement of medications and supplies, manage backorders and vendor communications.
• Serve as SME for automated medication distribution systems (Pyxis/ADC/carousel); oversee operations and inventory management.
• Manage controlled substance inventory, monitor usage, investigate discrepancies and ensure DEA compliance.
• Conduct quality assurance, maintain compliance records and adhere to USP 797, temperature monitoring, storage requirements.
• Coordinate staff training, onboarding, scheduling, and process improvements to support efficient operations.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Vendor communication

Training & coaching

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Pyxis

Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC)

Carousel systems

Job description

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Coordinator to support timely and accurate procurement and monitoring of pharmacy supplies and equipment. You will manage inventory, stock medications, and coordinate IV therapy solutions for inpatient pharmacy, while serving as the expert for automated dispensing systems and controlled substance compliance.

You will lead staff training, drive process improvements, and collaborate with Nursing to resolve issues, ensuring efficient