Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Supply Chain

Cedars-Sinai; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Program Coordinator to enhance pharmacy operations in Beverly Hills, CA. Key responsibilities include managing the pharmaceutical supply chain, developing pharmacy programs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure medication safety and effectiveness. Candidates should possess a PharmD and relevant experience in acute care settings. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist licensure in California required.
• 2 years of experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmaceutical supply chain management.
• Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams.
• Implement quality improvement measures.

Skills

Communication

Data analytics

Project management

Supply chain management

Education

PharmD

PGY1 or PGY2 residency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

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Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Job Description

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our six-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of premier healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why we are #1 in California and nine years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Pharmacy Coordinator to join our team in Los Angeles, CA. Under the direction of a Pharmacy Manager, the Coordinator will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and monitoring pharmacy programs, leading pharmacy practice advancement, championing cost reduction efforts, and providing professional development for pharmacists as it relates to patient care. This role demands a commitment to cooperation and collaboration among staff and providers, as well as a deep understanding of the complexities of the pharmaceutical supply chain.

What's this role all about?

This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the optimization of our pharmacy operations, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Key responsibilities include:

• Supply Chain Management Expertise: Oversee and manage the pharmaceutical supply chain, including drug shortage management, liaison activities with key partners (Vizient, McKesson, Cencora, Cardinal, HHS, Tracelink, Inmar, etc.), tracking cost savings initiatives, optimizing inventory (PAR level management), and monitoring financial performance through dashboard creation. This includes responsibility for contract proposal analysis and negotiation.
• Program Development and Implementation: Develop and implement pharmacy programs related to drug supply chain, contracting, prescribing, distribution, administration, and monitoring of drug therapy outcomes.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and support multidisciplinary project teams focused on developing, delivering, and enhancing clinical and operational pharmacy services to improve the safe, effective, and clinically appropriate use of medications.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as a liaison to external stakeholders and vendors at all levels, fostering strong relationships to achieve organizational goals.
• Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a pharmacy subject matter expert and resource to operationalize pharmacy and medical center initiatives.
• Financial Stewardship: Monitor drug utilization and expenses, implementing cost-saving initiatives and analyzing financial reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Quality Assurance and Improvement: Perform routine analysis and quality assurance of pharmacy services, implementing quality improvement measures to enhance organizational performance.
• Documentation and Compliance: Maintain detailed documentation pertaining to operational SOPs, educational materials, and visual aids related to pharmacy processes and workflows. Continuously improve, develop, and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and practice standards.
• Decision Support and Best Practices: Create, review, and coordinate decision support tools and content to maximize best practice care delivery, collaborating with other healthcare team members.
• Regulatory Compliance: Utilize knowledge of regulating agencies (FDA, USP, TJC, DEA, IRB, Board of Pharmacy, etc.), best practice standards, and institutional policies and procedures to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Education and Training: Participate in the education and training of pharmacy staff, residents, interns, students, and other healthcare professionals. Provide training, onboarding, and professional development for pharmacists. Actively supervise technicians/interns and coordinate their functions.
• Medication Safety: Review reports for medication errors, adverse drug events, and other problem areas, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
• Performance Management: Assist the Pharmacy Manager with performance reviews and improvement plans.
  
  

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. PharmD preferred.
• Completion of a PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency or equivalent practice experience.
  
  

License/Certification Requirements:

• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of California.
• BLS certification as outlined in the Pharmacist Responsibilities in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) and Code Blue Procedure: Pharmacy Policy and Procedure.
  
  

What else are we looking for?

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, & Tableau
• Completion of a second-year pharmacy management residency preferred.
• 2 years of working experience in an acute care setting, including exposure to 340B programs, supply chain management, and project management.
• Working knowledge of contract evaluation and negotiation.
• Experience with data analytics from various financial reports.
  
  

Req ID : 10523

Working Title : Pharmacy Program Coordinator - Supply Chain

Department : Pharmacy - Stores - Mfg

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Compliance / Quality

Job Specialty : Patient Safety

Overtime Status : EXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $75.76 - $121.22

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Research Services

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