ASSISTANT PHARMACY BUYER

Job Summary

This position is co-responsible, with the buyer, for inventorying, ordering, receiving, verifying, reconciling, and pricing all pharmaceuticals and parenteral solutions used in the hospital. This position has the responsibility of maintaining adequate, yet not excessive, stock levels to satisfy patient needs, while assuring the hospital receives its fair return on its drug therapy investment.

Responsibilities

• Inventorying, ordering, receiving, verifying, and pricing pharmaceuticals and parenteral solutions
• Maintaining adequate stock levels to meet patient needs
• Ensuring the hospital receives a fair return on its drug therapy investment
• Staffing as a pharmacy technician
• Contract management and negotiation

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Education or experience as a Buyer, Inventory control, and contract management with a minimum of 3 years experience
• Completion of Pharmacy Technician Training Course preferred
• Prior training and experience in pharmacy, particularly hospital pharmacy, is highly preferred
• Excellent typing skills
• Illinois Registration as a Pharmacy Technician
• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is highly preferred

Qualifications

Full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement / Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

Benefits

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy 24/7
• Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

Pay

NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

Schedule

N/A