Join Our Team as a Pharmacy Buyer! Are you a detail-oriented professional with a knack for sourcing, managing inventory, and negotiating the best deals? We're looking for a Pharmacy Buyer to help us provide top-quality medications and supplies to support our healthcare team and patients.
Under the Direction of the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for procuring medications and supplies from appropriate vendors and ensuring proper storage to maintain their quality and integrity. The Pharmacy Buyer performs inventory management activities that ensure adequate stocks of medications, purchasing contract compliance, effective cost management, and compliance with laws and regulations.
Minimum Job Requirements:
* High School Degree or GED
* Active National Pharm Tech Cert (CPhT) is required Approved cert is through Pharm Tech Cert Board (PCTB) AND ExCPT Cert by the National Healthcareer Association.
* Active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
* 1-2 years experience Technical Pharmacy Experience
* Must be as a Pharmacy Technician III or Lead/Automation Technician
Desired Skills/Knowledge:
* Strong interpersonal, analytical, organization, and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with diverse multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience in pharmacy purchasing or inventory management. In this role, you'll:
* Establishes effective working relationships and maintains open and active communication with pharmacy leadership, system pharmacy buyer, pharmacists, technicians, and vendors. Communicates in real time with pharmacy leadership and system pharmacy buyer about drug shortages, back order status, and other inventory-related issues. Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts through written and verbal communications.
* Ensures that the pharmaceutical inventory and supplies are adequate to meet the needs of day-to-day operations.
* Procures medications from wholesaler and manufacturer based on established or projected inventory needs.
* Assists in setting inventory par levels necessary to meet patient needs in regards to historical usage, patient mix and disease states, and financial parameters. Expedites delivery of products as requested to meet patient needs.
* Coordinates all aspects of the procurement of pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations and under proper storage conditions, in compliance with regulatory regulations and organizational policies/procedures. Verifies accuracy of medications and troubleshoots issues that arise. Confirms that drug products and corresponding barcodes are entered into the databases (pharmacy automation, Epic medication lists). Manages the drug inventory by adjusting par levels as needed, avoiding stock-outs and medication waste. Processes and arranges for final disposition of unusable medications and manages recalls immediately. Maintains controlled substance inventory ordering and receiving.
* Maintains drug and supply expenses within budget., prepares invoices, and prepares month end reports and inter-departmental billing. Returns and receives credit for outdated and damaged merchandise. Responsible for formulary changes that are approved by the P&T Committee by meeting assigned deadlines for implementation of the decisions. Optimizes inventory management with par level adjustments, and recommends to pharmacy leadership/system pharmacy buyer product deletion due to low usage or product standardization.
* Takes the lead in identifying purchasing and pharmacy inventory opportunities in process improvements.
* Monitors and anticipates drug shortages, developing solutions before drug stocks are critically depleted.
* Applies known solutions to a variety of predictable pr oblems.Provides coverage for other pharmacy positions (i.e. Automation Technician, Pharmacy Technician, as needed and directed by the department, and can perform duties at the same level of competency.
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Consistently
Continous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Frequently
Lifting <10 Lbs - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Occasionally
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Consistently
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Consistently
Walking - Frequently If you're passionate about healthcare, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today!
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS...
* Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
* Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
* Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS...
* Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
* Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
* Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS...
* Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
* Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
* Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS...
* Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
* Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
* Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS...
* Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
* Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community Job keywords: Accredited Pharmacy Technician, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician (Chemo Pharmacy Technician), Compounding Technician, OR Pharmacy Tech (Operating Room Pharmacy Tech), RPhT (Registered Pharmacy Technician) |
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Nov 23, 2024 