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We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides support to the Ochsner Health System pharmacies to improve and optimize the steps necessary to get medications from a supplier to a patient. The support focuses on inventory, purchasing, receiving and distribution. The pharmacy supply chain coordinator will support the system's initiatives to implement new policies, or modify existing procedures, to minimize cost, reduce waste, increase accuracy, and improve safety through the pharmacy distribution process. This position will work closely with the current staff and Ochsner Pharmacy Buyers servicing the Ochsner Health System patient population. The majority of work will be completed in an office atmosphere with periodic site visit to the pharmacies. Work will be performed in conjunction with the 340B split billing software, wholesaler, and System Supply Chain staff.

Hybrid Work Schedule & Travel Expectations:

• Hybrid work model based in Shreveport or Lafayette, with on-site work on Mondays and Thursdays and a monthly rotation between regional locations as assigned.

• Travel to New Orleans once per quarter.

• Travel will be reimbursed based on system policy.

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Additional degrees, business training experience and/or certifications may be combined to meet minimum qualifications.

Work Experience

Required - 10 years pharmacy purchasing or related pharmacy experience

Preferred -Ability to coordinate diverse information into management data and reports

Effective Leadership and teaching skills are required

Communication and Multi tasking

Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with all members of pharmacy team

Knowledge of or ability to learn and master pharmacy management software (Sentry Data Systems, Pyxis and Cardinal Health) to support Pharmacy Supply Chain Programs

Knowledge of or ability to learn and master Excel and Access

Knowledge of or ability to learn regulations and guidelines of Pharmacy Supply Chain

Attention to detail and ability to analyze and prioritize projects to meet the needs of the system

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of or ability to learn and master pharmacy management software (Sentry Data Systems, Pyxis and Cardinal Health) to support Pharmacy Supply Chain Programs

• Knowledge of or ability to learn and master Excel and Access

• Knowledge of or ability to learn regulations and guidelines of Pharmacy Supply Chain

• Strong organizational skills and Detailed oriented

• Good interpersonal skills

• Strong leadership and delegations skills

• Ability to coordinate diverse information into management data and reports

Job Duties

• Support implementation of pharmacy supply chain initiatives / financial stability

• Serve as technical resource to pharmacies buyers

• Assist with data management to support supply chain programs, compliance and the safe medication use processes

• Assist with staff educations and training for pharmacy procurement

• Participate in quality assurance activities related to the medication use process or specified program

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.