Coordinator Clerical

Job Title: Coordinator Clerical

Location: Melchiorre Cancer Center

Department Name: Pharmacy

Req #: 0000252834

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $27.50 - $35.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

This is a Clerical Coordinator (Pharmacy Buyer) role based within the Pharmacy for Melchiorre Cancer Center. The Purchasing Coordinator procures supplies, materials and pharmaceuticals for the Pharmacy. Located in Livingston, NJ, come join one of the best hospitals in New Jersey!

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent,

Associates degree preferred,

Experience:

Minimum of two (2) years of Pharmacy experience preferred and PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) required within 6 months of hire,

Required:

Registration in New Jersey as a technician; current New Jersey licensure required

Certifications and Licenses Required:

Registered Technician with NJ board of Pharmacy

Essential Functions:

• Places orders and handles routine purchase orders; verifies order fulfillment and reviews invoices,
• Maintains procurement history and inventory records; prepares monthly and ad hoc analyses / reports for pharmacy management,
• Oversees recalls of defective pharmaceutical products throughout the Medical Center,
• Performs duties of Pharmacy Technician as required,
• Coordinates annual inventory; oversees Corporate-contracted vendors completing product counts,
• Acts as a resource to vendors; providing guidance and responding appropriately to questions, requests, etc,
• Maintains and demonstrates knowledge in the following areas of Pharmacy practice: Calculations, Generic-trade name relationships; Special properties of IV admixtures; Chemical formulas, abbreviations, common conversions and symbols,
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, replaces returns and disposes of non-reusable items properly,
• Maintains competence in current purchasing software to ensure timely, cost-effective purchase / return of products as well accurate data extraction for monthly and ad hoc reports,
• Obtains medications needed on an emergency basis utilizing all available resources; seeks guidance and approval as appropriate,
• Oversees product recalls; ensures compliance with removal, documentation and reporting of designated pharmaceuticals throughout the Medical Center including departments located at other facilities,
• Participates in regulatory surveys as required,
• Prepares monthly and ad hoc reports via Excel; addresses budget and stock variances as required,
• Verifies receipt of all orders; resolves discrepancies promptly.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to supports our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer