Pharmacy Procurement Backorder Specialist - Geisinger
Elysburg, PA
About the Job
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Procurement Backorder Specialist will monitor backordered Rx items across the system. Communicates with the Pharmacy Buying Team and monitors vendor portal to obtain backordered item info. Works directly with wholesaler and Direct vendor manufacturer representatives to validate actual backorder/discontinuation as well as identifying alternate items. Assesses risk to the organization with backorders and discontinued drugs by monitoring stock on hand volumes and forecasting usage. Responsible for notifying the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Formulary Services & Assistant Director of Pharmacy Inventory of the backorder or discontinuation.
Job Duties
+ Coordinates tasks related to back order/discontinuation processes for Geisinger Pharmacy.
+ Manages processes related to substitute product identification.
+ Manages processes related to the rx recalls process
+ Reports and tracks Pharmacy Backorders and discontinuation of products and a system wide rx level
+ Develops action plans in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Formulary and Assistant Director of Pharmacy Inventory when needed.
+ Maintains and updates backorder and discontinuation substitute tracker.
+ Maintains advanced knowledge of the Epic Willow purchasing system.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).
Position Details
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
The Pharmacy Procurement Backorder Specialist will monitor backordered Rx items across the system. Communicates with the Pharmacy Buying Team and monitors vendor portal to obtain backordered item info. Works directly with wholesaler and Direct vendor manufacturer representatives to validate actual backorder/discontinuation as well as identifying alternate items. Assesses risk to the organization with backorders and discontinued drugs by monitoring stock on hand volumes and forecasting usage. Responsible for notifying the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Formulary Services & Assistant Director of Pharmacy Inventory of the backorder or discontinuation.
Job Duties
+ Coordinates tasks related to back order/discontinuation processes for Geisinger Pharmacy.
+ Manages processes related to substitute product identification.
+ Manages processes related to the rx recalls process
+ Reports and tracks Pharmacy Backorders and discontinuation of products and a system wide rx level
+ Develops action plans in conjunction with the Assistant Director of Formulary and Assistant Director of Pharmacy Inventory when needed.
+ Maintains and updates backorder and discontinuation substitute tracker.
+ Maintains advanced knowledge of the Epic Willow purchasing system.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
*Relevant experience may be a combination of related work experience and degree obtained (Associate’s Degree = 2 years; Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years).
Position Details
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 6 years-Relevant experience* (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Source : Geisinger
