Pharmacy Buyer - Inpatient

OVERVIEW Manages pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory, invoicing, supply transactions, and materials management for the hospital and outlying clinics while ensuring contract compliance, drug availability, and appropriate inventory levels. Performs all pharmacy technician duties while coordinating drug procurement, substitutions, recalls, returns, emergency purchasing, and annual inventory reporting.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday

Shift: 7am - 3:30pmEssential Duties and Responsibilities Maintains purchasing records of drugs dispensed in the hospital and drugs dispensed to all outlying clinics.

Documents all supply transactions electronically.

Processes invoices online through the McKesson Supply Management program.

Approves invoices for payment to the Pharmacy manager.

Processes clinic drug charges and hospital department charges.

Executes pharmaceutical materials management procedures to optimize inventory levels while monitoring inventory turns and contract compliance.

Manages par-levels, stock rotation, drug availability, drug substitutions, drug representatives, drug recall, drug destruction and return of product for credit.

Executes all emergency drug procurement procedures for the health system.

Maintains inventory based on the current purchasing contract.

Recommends drug substitutions to hospital and clinic personnel as contracts change.

Performs annual inventory procedures, calculations, and  addition to duties above all duties of a technician position.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality
- Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details;
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;
Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service
- Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance;
Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service;
Meets commitments;
Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners;
Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering
- Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions;
Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views;
Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work;
Gives and welcomes feedback;
Generates suggestions for improving work:
Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost
- Conserves organization resources;
Understands fiscal responsibility;
Works within approved budget;
Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience
10 years of pharmacy technician experience at a certified level with extensive purchasing responsibilities.

Certification and Licensure Pharmacy Technician Certification

Skills and Abilities

Analytical
- Collects and researches data;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Designs work flows and procedures.

Design
- Generates creative solutions;
Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management
- Coordinates projects;
Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development…