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Firelands Regional Medical Center Pharmacy Quality Analyst - Hrly, FT in Sandusky, Ohio
Description
This is not a remote position.
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Director, the Pharmacy Quality Analyst assures, through continuous quality improvement activities, that all quality and regulatory goals and objectives are met within the department. This employee is also active in informatics and provides hands-on management of pharmacy automation processes. Assistance is provided with the Pharmacy I.T. team on upgrades and new installations. Uses available resources to keep abreast of the internal and external use of quality assurance processes and automation to increase the efficiency of the distribution, clinical, and business components of pharmacy operations
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures, and protocols and within specific time frame. Controls Pyxis inventory and ensures integrity of the Pyxis machines. Assists the Pharmacy Analyst with projects and daily activities. Some of these duties require availability (either by phone or onsite) during irregular hours.
Position Highlights:
Award Winning: Named among the top 10% in the Nation for Patient Safety Excellence Award, America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery, America’s 100 Best Spine Surgery.
Retention Bonus: Up to $5,000 depending on experience!
College Loan Reduction: Interest free student loan repayment up to $6,000!
Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.
What You Will Do:
Routinely monitors Pyxis machines and inspects for damage and maintenance related issues. Informs Pharmacy supervisor as needed.
Directs the hands-on coordination and implementation of automation projects (upgrades, new) and oversees maintenance of all Pyxis related issues.
Pyxis MedStation and CII Safe Administrator.
Smart Temps Monitoring System Administrator ensuring refrigerator/freezer temperature compliance for medications at the Main Campus and off-site locations.
TraceLink Administrator, ensuring compliance to the Drug Supply Chain Security Act requirements.
DSCSA Administrator.
Assists in rotating stock to ensure use before expiration date.
Assists in identifying and replacing outdated and unusable drugs.
Develops and implements quality assurance issues as related to Pyxis.
Maintains Policies and Procedures for Pyxis functions and operations in coordination with the Pharmacy Director.
Acts on medication recall notices and notifies supervisor as needed.
Coordinates yearly inventory with inpatient area, pyxis med stations, and Pharmacy Analyst.
Performs monthly inspections of Pyxis machines including outdates and controlled substances. (rotating basis)
Processes Knowledge Portal reports and analyzes data. Brings to the attention of the Pharmacy Director any questionable data. (i.e. diversion, theft).
Configures drawers and assigning inventory to new cabinets.
Places initial stock in cabinets and works with Materials Management as needed.
Helps deliver and connect equipment.
Assists Pyxis via phone to diagnose and correct related patient and order problems.
Visits nursing units to assist with cabinet malfunctions.
Accompanies Pyxis technicians and service personnel during service calls if available.
Informs Pharmacy Director of actions taken related to administrator duties listed above. This includes but is not limited to decisions made and actions taken during off hours to maintain operations for Pyxis Medstation, Pyxis CII Safe, DSCSA, Knowledge Portal, TraceLink, Smart Temps, and the Pyxis ES Platform.
Coordinates EMR changes (related to changes in Pyxis inventory items) with the pharmacist clinical informatics.
What You Will Need:
High School diploma, or equivalent. College courses desirable, but not required.
Current pharmacy technician certification required and licensed in the State of Ohio. Pyxis System Administrator experience and previous I.S. experience preferred.
Five years pharmacy technician experience required. Leadership and quality activities preferred.
Demonstrated ability to organize work, and work under minimal supervision.
Works minimal weekends, holidays as required.
Ability to be mobile. Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail. Ability to work within specified timeframes and achieve project deadlines.
Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff. Strong leadership qualities.
Working knowledge of computer programs. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
