Posting Note: Full-time (40 hrs per/wk) position; Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.

1. Efficiently and proactively places daily orders for pharmaceutical products, IV solutions medication, and supplies; receives, stocks, shelves the orders and distributes items in accordance with established replenishment levels and returns outdated medications to vendors. Arranges for acquisition of medications on an urgent or emergency basis to ensure optimal availability in support of patient care needs using available vendors or borrow/loan methods.
2. Coordinates and monitors department loan/borrow program and all associated forms; arranges for reconciliation to ensure accuracy of all records. Assures pharmaceutical and other supply levels to provide for continuous adequate stock levels in accordance with established policies pricing constraints and patient needs at all times.
3. Responsible for daily manual and automated inventory management of all pharmaceuticals, IV solutions and related supplies to assure no stock outs where available to purchase. Coordinates annual physical inventory of departmental pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, to ensure continuously accurate inventory records.
4. Proactively suggests and initiates recommendations for alternative product selections and/or increased efficiencies to assist reduce operating expenses through reduction in prices and maximizing contract and 340B savings.
5. Actively purchases using the wholesale information, PCH Purchasing system and 340B Split Billing Software programs as required by vendor and department instruction and regulatory compliance. Actively serves as the purchasing expert for all related systems for purchasing and inventory management and maintains costs within budget.
6. Maintains appropriate documentation and/or copies of all purchase orders and corresponding records/receipts of controlled substances to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission (TJC), Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and Federal (DEA, FDA, CMS) licensing, and accrediting regulations and requirements.
7. Proactively notifies departmental staff and leadership of problems and/or issues pertaining to pharmaceutical products inventory or acquisition or contract deviations; coordinates and oversees notices, removal and processing of all recalled products from Pharmacy and patient care areas.
8. Effectively communicates related to product availability and serves as the first level liaison between Pharmacy Staff, pharmaceutical vendors, wholesalers, and group purchasing organizations to assist in timely delivery of product information. Works closely and in conjunction with pharmacy staff, nurses, and physicians to establish inventory level standards to ensure continuously availability of items.
9. Actively and accurately maintains GPO, 340B and WAC contract purchasing at expected levels of > 95% and provides wholesaler and direct vendor purchasing reports as requested by the Chief of Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Business Manager or other pharmacy department leaders. Provides purchasing history by vendor including purchase price, quantities ordered, and total expenditures to the Chief of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Business Manager as requested.
10. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable