Pharmacy Inventory Manager - LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

NaphCare is hiring a Pharmacy Inventory Manager - LPN to join our team of medical professionals in Elmore, AL, where we manage all aspects of healthcare for the individuals who are currently incarcerated in the Elmore Correctional Facility.

As a Correctional Pharmacy Inventory Manager - LPN , you will assist the licensed pharmacists in providing medications and other healthcare products to in residence ensuring work is performed in compliance to standards and adherence to regulations. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Inventory Manager - LPN assists in preparing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring proper documentation, often with heightened security measures and reporting requirements due to the correctional setting.

Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Preparing and dispensing prescription medications to inmates, often requiring careful attention to detail and adherence to strict protocols.
• Managing medication inventory, including ordering, receiving, and storing medications, ensuring proper storage conditions and security.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of medication dispensed, patient information, and inventory levels.
• Communicating with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare staff regarding medication orders, patient needs, and potential issues.
• Adhering to strict security protocols to prevent unauthorized access to medications and maintain a secure environment.
• Providing basic medication information and instructions to patients, ensuring they understand how to take their medications properly.
• Participating in quality assurance activities to ensure accurate medication dispensing and adherence to pharmacy policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Current active LPN license in AL
• Progressive administrative/management training in a pharmacy role with purchasing knowledge preferred
• General knowledge of brand to generic pharmaceutical equivalents
• Must possess an active BLS/CPR Certification (AHA preferred)

• Attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to patient safety

• Ability to interact effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds, including those with mental health or substance abuse issues

• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process , and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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