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The University of Iowa
Supply Chain Coordinator - Iowa River Landing Pharmacy
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What they do
A Healthcare Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the medical and/or pharmaceutical supplies needed for running a healthcare facility. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$57,646 / year median in Iowa
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The I owa River Landing Pharmacy is seeking a 100% Supply Chain Coordinator. A position which is considered essential for the effective long-term operation of Iowa River Landing Pharmacy. Persons appointed to this position will receive the privileges and benefits associates with regular employment status.
Duties to include:
Identify supply utilization/management optimization opportunities and facilitate savings implementation Oversee supply chain operations for Iowa River Landing Pharmacy including daily drug ordering, supply procurement, and shortage management. Work with Iowa River Landing Pharmacy staff to facilitate special orders. Analyze utilization data to maintain inventory ordering points. Assist with oversight of 340B program and purchases. Provide accurate financial information in a cost-effective, efficient and timely manner. Prepare daily deposit Work with Pharmacy Billing Office and Pharmacy Finance Staff for month end reporting responsibilities Provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved. Procure goods and services on behalf of Iowa River Landing at the best value to the University and to assure compliance. In conjunction with Department of Pharmaceutical Care (DOPC) purchasing manager, develop and implement a standardized purchasing and inventory management process. Develop and maintain process to review and audit invoice price against contract price. Work with DOPC purchasing manager to resolve discrepancies. Report monthly inventory values, justifies and validates significant changes. Facilitate cycle counts and 100% inventory process. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and contract specifications. Process detailed information with good accuracy. Assist with Drug Supply Chain Security Act compliance. Assist DOPC purchasing staff in setting up new vendor accounts for purchasing. Management of IRL clinic floor stock processes and medication utilization. Other duties as assigned.WE CARE Core Values:
Welcoming- We strive for an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, that promotes the dignity of our patients, trainees, and employees, and allows all to thrive in their health, work, research, and education. Excellence
- We aim to achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible healthcare, education, and research. Collaboration
- We encourage collaboration with healthcare systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. We believe teamwork
- guided by compassion
- is the best way to work. Accountability
- We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our own actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur. Respect
- We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community. Empowerment
- We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community and opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
About:
University of Iowa Health Care —recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.® University of Iowa Health Care-Iowa River Landing offers the world-class, academic-level medicine you expect from UI Health Care in a convenient medical office building that makes visiting the doctor a pleasant experience. Our pledge at UI Health Care-Iowa River Landing is that our patients will receive the best possible care in a friendly, compassionate, efficient way. For more information about Why Iowa?, click here.Benefits Highlights:
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information, click here.Percent of Time:
100%Schedule:
Monday- Friday, 40 hours a week will be accomplished between the times of 7:00am-5:00pm.