Pharmacy Buyer

UHS•Aiken, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for guiding Pharmacy Technicians and supporting staff with workflow and services related to drug and equipment/supplies procurement processes. Activities include but are not limited to the following responsibilities: purchasing, inventory, distribution and record keeping for medications for the Pharmacy Department, initiating purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, receiving and distribution of supplies, processing purchase requisitions, authorizing payment for wholesaler invoices, maintaining adequate inventory levels, providing inventory action and communication relative to shortages, recalls, alternative product source and selection. Serve as a resource person for product and vendor information and group purchasing contracts. Collaborates with hospital departments as necessary for medication ordering, inventory, distribution and record keeping.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalence degree with completion of one to two years of college.
Successful completion of technician training program or PTCB Certification and South Carolina Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Advanced purchasing experience in healthcare and/or with a healthcare provider preferred.
Possesses knowledge of pharmacy information systems including but not limited to electronic drug dispensing technology.

Responsibilities

Coordinates drug procurement operations and inventory management to ensure critical drug availability, accurate inventory value assessment, optimized inventory turns and minimized drug expirations.
Monitors and manages inventory on an ongoing basis for opportunities for enhanced inventory turns and decreased expired medications. This will include putting away items ordered on a daily basis.
Coordinates and maintains timely purchasing and receipts with Accounts Payable.
Coordinates inventory to resolve/manage backorders, shortages or recalls and secures acceptable product alternatives when necessary.
Maintains pharmacy information systems, electronic drug dispensing system technology and other computerized or automated hardware and software used in the procurement, preparation or distribution of pharmaceuticals and related supplies. Performs routine preventive maintenance to all equipment according to standards for it.
Oversee medication and pharmaceutical supply purchasing processes including procurement of medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, working with hospital wholesalers, vendors, and freight companies, managing medication recalls and conducting annual medication inventory.
Daily responsibilities may include pharmacy technician duties to support efficient workflow and ensure timely medication delivery to patients.
Performs other duties as assigned/required.