Pharmacy Buyer Supervisor

About the role

The Lead Purchasing Technician maintains an inventory of drugs and supplies in accordance with current purchasing group programs, under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Pharmacy or Director of Pharmacy. This role functions in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Assistant Director of Pharmacy or the Director of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized secretarial functions such as filing invoice, monthly reports, DEA log, and controlled substance records
• Operates and uses all equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines and software safely and in an appropriate manner
• Assists management in the timely preparation of all necessary reports (financial, usage, etc.)
• Assists management in the retrieval of accurate, concise, applicable and meaningful data or statistics
• Collects patient-specific data as necessary to assist management in designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and modifying policies or procedures to ensure effective, safe and economical patient care
• Reviews inventory levels against established par levels
• Processes all purchase orders and invoices for medication or equipment, assuring the item(s) ordered were received at the correct price and as ordered
• Places orders for drugs, fluids, and supplies with manufacturers and/or wholesalers
• Oversees receipt, unpacking, checking quantities against invoice, price stickers and stores drugs, fluids and supplies under proper conditions
• Checks invoice prices against contract prices to assure accuracy of invoices and correct cost of inventory
• Initiates the documentation that is necessary to process invoices for payment
• Separates for return to manufacturer and/or wholesalers outdated and/or damaged goods
• Packages authorized returns for sending to the proper location
• Manages own conduct, performance and attitude including time, space and paper; ethics; attendance and punctuality; and customer focus
• Reviews and adjusts PAR levels with the Assistant Director or Director of Pharmacy or designee
• Participates in relevant Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives
• Assists in the process of filling requisitions and floor stock orders
• Performs housekeeping duties necessary to keep the storeroom and Pharmacy Department stock areas clean and orderly
• Operates and uses appropriate techniques within systems for storage of medicinal agents and follows the health system's policies regarding cart fill, unit dose distribution, labeling and controlled substances reconciliation, and purchasing of pharmaceuticals and supplies
• Maintains an efficient filing system
• Effectively supports management
• Completes work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available resources
• Performs other duties as assigned or scheduled

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree or Associate degree required; Bachelor of Science degree preferred
• Certified Pharmacy Technician program certification required
• CPhT National certification preferred

Experience

• 4 years Pharmacy technician experience required
• 4 years Pharmacy technician + 2 years pharmaceutical purchasing and a general knowledge of inventory control preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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