Pharmacist - Procurement Operations (Distribution Center)

Job Description
The Pharmacist - Procurement Operations reflects the mission, vision, and values of NMHC, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The mission of the Department of Pharmacy is to deliver the safest, highest quality, most effective and efficient patient care while developing the best people, advancing research, and integrating pharmacy services to successfully coordinate care across the Northwestern Medicine enterprise.
The vision of the Department of Pharmacy is to be a recognized as a national leader in advancing the pharmacy enterprise through excellence, innovation, education and research.
Responsibilities:
Operational
Plans and maintains procedures for packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, and ensures quality, security, and proper disposal
Manages processing, distribution, and delivery of medications and pharmacy services
Provides work direction and guidance for pharmacy technicians in performing technical pharmacy functions, including checking the technician's work to maintain high standards of pharmaceutical care.
Ensures that stock and supplies necessary for customer care are ordered, stored, and handled in an organized and efficient manner in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist and/or manager
Strives to improve efficiency and reduce costs in pharmacy area
Precepts and provides training to pharmacy students and residents
Quality Excellence
Performs routine audits and/or reviews to evaluate formulary compliance and quantify impact of institutional decisions, guidelines, and initiatives
Coordinates and/or participates in other identified quality initiatives, based on the needs of the department or organization
Supports the planning, designing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining medication use processes for improvement initiatives as it relates to formulary management and optimization of medication use
Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, IT, and supply chain across NMHC system to support safe, standard, and effective medication usage and practices
Ensures compliance with laws governing the practice of pharmacy and distribution of drugs
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Will occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance
Must be able to stand up majority of the workday
Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing
Will be exposed to chemical hazards;
therefore, must have the ability to wear protective clothing as needed
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.