Lead Coordinator, Pharmacy Purchasing Technician

Cardinal Health•Des Moines, IA

43d•$22 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

What Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing contributes to Cardinal Health Operations is responsible for materials handling and product distribution in a distribution or manufacturing environment. Includes warehousing and fulfillment of materials and products, transportation, inventory management as well as demand, supply and manufacturing planning. The Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing team is responsible for managing supplier relations at a tactical level by executing and expediting purchase orders. Supply Chain Inventory/Purchasing ensures the right quantity of products arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Assists in negotiating product and supply chain costs. Utilize terms and conditions of supplier contracts, work with internal customers to improve processes, and evaluate supplier performance that ultimately improves the supply chain. Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at Broadlawns Medical Center and we are currently looking for a Pharmacy Buyer to work a 40 hour a week schedule - 8 hour shifts, Monday-Friday. Responsibilities Procurement buying of medication for inpatient and outpatient pharmacy departments In charge of ordering and oversight of 40 units End of month reporting for re-calls and expired medications Purchases inventory updating Handles interdepartmental billing Team coordinator for 340b compliance regarding drug purchasing Handles account management for outside source drug managing Lead on receiving patient assistance program drugs Procurement of non-drug supplies Participates in committee meetings as necessary May require vendor credentialing Qualifications High school degree or equivalent preferred Iowa state pharmacy technicians license required National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred Prior pharmacy buying/purchasing/ordering experience preferred Prior experience in an inpatient environment preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) preferred Ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets Excellent customer service skills required Strong verbal and written communication skills required May require vendor credentialing What is expected of you and others at this level Takes the lead in effectively applying and teaching new processes and skills in order to accomplish a wide variety of assignments Comprehensive knowledge in technical or specialty area Ability to apply knowledge beyond own areas of expertise Performs the most complex and technically challenging work within area of specialization Preempts potential problems and provides effective solutions for team Works independently to interpret and apply company procedures to complete work Provides guidance to less experienced team members May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Requirements

Iowa state pharmacy technicians license required
Excellent customer service skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to use technology such as computers, smart phones and tablets
May require vendor credentialing

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent preferred
National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB) preferred
Prior pharmacy buying/purchasing/ordering experience preferred
Prior experience in an inpatient environment preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel) preferred

Responsibilities

Procurement buying of medication for inpatient and outpatient pharmacy departments
In charge of ordering and oversight of 40 units
End of month reporting for re-calls and expired medications
Purchases inventory updating
Handles interdepartmental billing
Team coordinator for 340b compliance regarding drug purchasing
Handles account management for outside source drug managing
Lead on receiving patient assistance program drugs
Procurement of non-drug supplies
Participates in committee meetings as necessary
May require vendor credentialing