Pharmacy Purchaser
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
PurchasingFull-time
About the role
The Pharmacy Purchaser maintains inventory within the Department, ensuring adequate supply of pharmaceuticals.
Responsibilities
- Select vendors and manufacturers for pharmaceuticals and process purchase orders.
- Provide correspondence to the department regarding delays, back orders, shortages, recalls, and anticipated release dates.
- Process the return of outdated pharmaceuticals.
- Oversee recall processes and notifications.
- Prepare inventory reports for Director of Pharmacy.
- Assist the SRAlab Purchasing Department in resolving discrepancies for lost or misdirected products.
- Assist in training and orienting new personnel or students on departmental services and programs.
- Assist the pharmacists in performing the monthly CII inventory.
- Assist the pharmacists in adjusting inventory levels based on utilization reports and other measurable parameters.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Requirements
- Licensure as an Illinois Pharmacy Technician.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing with knowledge of related principles, procedures, and negotiating techniques.
- Two years of hospital Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
- Associate's Degree preferred.
Skills
- Interpersonal skills necessary to provide prompt and courteous service to external and internal customers of the Department of Pharmacy.
- Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stand, sit, lift, pull, push, and walk.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Reports directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Operations.