Pharmacy Buyer - Chesterfield Infusion Pharmacy - Days

VCU Health•Chesterfield, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Buyer is accountable for the design and execution of supply and demand planning and customer forecasting systems; and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements. The Pharmacy Buyer assists with expenses and revenue budgets as applicable and meets customer service objectives. This position ensures and maintains compliance with all legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy
Minimum of three (3) years of previous work experience as a Pharmacy Tech
High school diploma or equivalent
Communicates effectively with all staff members.
Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
Utilizes necessary systems to perform required tasks, displaying intermediate computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office applications, data management, database design and maintenance)

Nice To Haves

Four (4) or more years of previous work experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Three (3) to five (5) years of buying/purchasing and inventory management experience
Previous experience working with universally accepted inventory management concepts and applicable Standard Operating Processes and working with pharmacy information systems and automation utilized for inventory management
Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field

Responsibilities

Design and execution of supply and demand planning and customer forecasting systems.
Development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.
Assists with expenses and revenue budgets as applicable.
Meets customer service objectives.
Ensures and maintains compliance with all legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.
May be involved in teaching, both within the Pharmacy Department and in other areas of the hospital.
May assist with other items as needed.
Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.