Pharmacy Buyer

• The Pharmacy Buyer manages all aspects of drug procurement, department supplies, inventory management, and the Hospital 340b mixed use drug program and works with the Pharmacy Operations Manager and/or Director of Pharmacy to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.

• Maintains appropriate inventory and procures medications and Department supplies necessary to serve our patients and ancillary departments.
  • Uses analytical approach to adjust the minimum and maximum for each medication we keep in stock.
• Maintains and procures medications and supplies for all clinics, offices, and offsite locations.
  • Including proper billing and receiving for each and every location.
• Sets up new purchasing accounts; including meeting with reps, finalizing orders, obtaining W9's, and contacting accounting to set up proper payment accounts.
• Works closely with director and operations manager to ensure we have everything necessary for compliance.
• Monitors and maintains software for ordering, Pharmacy automation, drug database, 340b program and all inventory control systems.
• Runs monthly reports and uploads information to third party software to maintain and improve operations including:
  • Updating Craneware
  • Monthly 340B cost savings report
  • Shortage Report for P&T Committee
  • Recall report for P&T Committee
• Manages all recalls associated with items related to Pharmacy, including pulling, packaging, and returning to either warehouse or manufacturer pending recall specifications.
• Resolves problems associated with on-going, fluctuating demand/supply issues;
  • Negotiates with vendors and looks at creative solutions to procure medications in times of shortage.
  • Resolves shipping issues
  • Stays on top of weather related shortages i.e. earthquakes and hurricanes.
  • Orders ahead for potential upcoming shortages.
• Training of new employees
• Coordinates special and/or emergency orders including same day deliveries for not just in-patient hospital but also arranges with clinics for emergency medications.
• Keeps within operational budget with regards to medications and department supplies.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and professional organizations.
• Will be familiar with and may be asked to function as a Pharmacy Technician tasks when needed.
• Will communicate to staff any issues related to her duties and responsibilities.

Job Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
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  Work Experience
  • A minimum of three years pharmacy technician experience required.
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  Certification/License

  • Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred and must be registered or applied for Pharmacy registration after interview prior to start date.

    PTCB certification required within 1 year of hire.

    340B certification within in 1 year of hire.

• Considerable mental concentration required completing duties. Standing and walking up stairs 50% of shift is required. Light lifting (25lbs) required.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard air-conditioned office environment. However, a Buyer will occasionally need to function in a storeroom environment and travel to other departments in the hospital.