Pharmacy Buyer

WVU Medicine

22h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for purchasing, inventory management, and payment authorization for pharmaceuticals used by the hospital. The role administers procurement, distribution, and maintenance of pharmaceutical purchase-order accounts in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Pharmacy Technician License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy, national pharmacy technician certification through PTCB or NHA, and three years of pharmacy operations experience. Prior experience with pharmaceutical products, distribution, and IV admixture is preferred. The role also requires computer proficiency, accuracy in a fast-paced environment, effective communication, and a customer-service orientation. This is a 40-hour-per-week, day-shift, non-exempt position. The work may involve exposure to hazardous or toxic substances, including chemotherapeutic or cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions, as well as possible needle sticks or cuts from sharp items. Physical demands include extended periods of walking, standing, or sitting; lifting up to 40 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds; and dexterity to finger, handle, and reach.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician License through the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Three years of pharmacy operations experience.
Ability to use computers and software applications.
Ability to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Polite, respectful, and positive communication with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
Flexibility to meet department or hospital needs related to work volume, planned changes, scheduling changes, and emergency call-backs.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a strong emphasis on customer service.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with pharmaceutical products, distribution, and IV admixture.
Knowledge of drugs, dosing, side effects, indications, contraindications, and proper administration.
Knowledge of rules, policies, and regulations related to the disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs.

Responsibilities

Manage pharmaceutical inventory cost-effectively, identifying and reporting inventory needs and economical reorder quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels.
Issue purchase orders to primary or alternate suppliers through online or manual procedures.
Verify deliveries and reconcile cost or quantity discrepancies.
Maintain vendor-item compliance required by group purchasing contracts.
Administer hospital purchase requisitions, including vendor selection, purchasing, dispensing, and billing procedures.
Confer with sales representatives regarding new contracts and product availability.
Execute the drug-return program to obtain invoice credits from vendors.
Perform drug-recall activities.
Research availability of special pharmaceutical requests.
Exemplify Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
Assume other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the Pharmacy Technician position and area.