Department/Unit: Pharmacy Work Shift: Day (United States of America) POSITION SUMMARY: The Pharmacy Resource Coordinator assists Pharmacy Management in the purchasing and inventory control of pharmaceuticals and supplies. The Coordinator fulfills requests for distribution of stock from the Pharmacy Storeroom. The Coordinator overseas the day to day operations of the Pharmacy Storeroom. The Coordinator reports to pharmacists, Pharmacy Supervisors and Directors. Work schedule and activities are determined by Supervisors and Directors. Salary Range: Min. $19.79/hr - Max $33.10/hr ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following: + Assist Pharmacy management and staff in purchasing medications and maintaining inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies. + Distribute medication supplies to appropriate entities within AMC Maintain patient profiles and other records + Handle intra- and inter- departmental requisitions + Handle stock receipt/storage/ control + Package and label medications + Assist in preparation of medications + Deliver medications + Clean and maintain Pharmacy environment and equipment + Operate drug dispensing, packaging and preparation machinery / equipment + Answers and appropriately handles telephone calls to pharmacy + Completes appropriate documentation + Work with computer based applications + Train and orient staff + QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as outlined in the attached annual competency assessment. Where feasible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions. + AAS or 2 years college experience + Excellent communication skills + Excellent customer service skills + Excellent work practices + Excellent skills in training other staff + Able work efficiently and accurately in a dynamic and complex environment. + Demonstrate outstanding initiative + Able to identify problems and assist / lead improvements + Experience in supply chain management preferred + Experience in pharmacy preferred EDUCATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). College level courses preferred. EXPERIENCE: 5 year health care experience preferred. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Able to compose simple correspondence using correct grammar and punctuation. Be able to communicate complex information verbally and in writing. Communicate cooperatively and effectively with patients, family members, employees and others, listen well, follow direction, and engage in interactive dialogues with others. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, and percent. PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: + Work cooperatively within Department and Medical Center + Work effectively and safely in complex and constantly changing environment. + Actively participate in promoting a safe and enjoyable work environment + Perform efficiently in a detail-oriented manner + Work effectively and safely at times of high work load + Prioritize activities and make sound decisions + Communicate in often difficult and critical circumstances + Take leadership role when necessary + Promote patient- centered and customer focus + Continuous learning + Active participation in Departmental and Center improvements + Demonstrates and applies professional and leadership skills in such a way as positively impact Departmental functions in a obviously positive manner + Perform all jobs in an ethical and compassionate manner + Ability to: perform the job according to conduct defined by AMCs Code of Conduct and Employee + Manual, be accurate in such matters as record-keeping + Use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with + Others + Accept direction, carry out direction, work cooperatively with others and avoid the + creation of unnecessary conflict + Adhere to AMC’s policies, procedures and practices, and to utilize AMC’s problem solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to: independently organize work to meet established guidelines, gather data from appropriate resources. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to probe, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and occasionally to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to infectious materials and chemicals (see unit specific MSDS information). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This job requires as an essential function that the employee be physically on-site as the work cannot be done from a remote location. + May be required to stand for prolonged periods of time + May require prolonged sitting while working on computer + May require considerable walking + Infectious materials or patients + Hazardous and toxic substances including cytotoxic drugs + Latex + Needles and other sharps + Repetitive activities OTHER REQUIREMENTS: All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related instructions given by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodations. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​ Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.