Pharmacy Buyer

St Michael Medical Center•Silverdale, WA

4d•$29 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Requirements

High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED, upon hire
Two years of pharmacy experience
Pharmacy Technician: WA, upon hire

Nice To Haves

Two years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting
Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician program, upon hire or Associates Other or Equivalent experience, upon hire
Pharmacy experience of at least 3 years of pharmacy experience with a history of pharmacy procurement
Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, upon hire or Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, upon hire or Certified Pharmacy Tech, upon hire

Responsibilities

Coordinate the timely and accurate inventory of pharmacy and IV supplies.
Manage procurement, maintain optimal stock levels, support barcoding, act as an ordering expert, ensure regulatory documentation, and optimize cost efficiency within the pharmacy operating system.
Meticulously manage inventory, ensure compliance, maintain a safe environment, and proactively stay updated on departmental policies and accreditations.
Coordinate all pharmaceutical ordering for the Pharmacy Department through hospital pharmacy employees via non-stock requisitions and is responsible for follow-up on these items.
Coordinate any applicable centralized purchasing of high cost, low use or nominally priced items for maximum efficiency and savings.
Procure emergency supplies involving suppliers and transportation of such merchandise.
Review back order lists and procure merchandise from alternate vendors if necessary.
Minimize the need for emergency purchases through close coordination with pharmacy staff.
Review and approve orders along with the Regional Procurement Manager from other hospitals to ensure contract compliance; share information in a timely fashion with other pharmacy employees.
Meet inventory turn rate goals set regionally and system-wide.
Oversee all regional electronic pharmacy purchasing and troubleshoot electronic purchasing issues.
Maintain the electronic database including maintenance and update of 340B issues if applicable.
Act as the primary point of contact with the carousel database vendor for software updates and regulatory ordering changes.
Train and mentor the Pharmacy employees responsible for purchasing.
Train new Pharmacy employees on the Carousel system.
Act as a subject matter expert to resolve all technical electronic ordering questions.
Provide guidance to the Pharmacy employees in reference to recalls and to addressing the lack of availability of certain products.
Check to see if the product is in stock at other hospitals when there is a lack of availability.
Send the product to the hospital that is out of stock.
Work with the individual Pharmacy employees at the sites to identify and remove recalled stock and order the replacement products.
Maintain current contract files; review contract updates for cost savings opportunities.
Prepare and submit all billing documents in a timely manner to the Accounts Payable department.
Compile usage figures from the wholesaler’s computer order entry system, reports and other purchasing documents; interview vendors, review and compile information on item sources for addition of products to the Formulary when requested.
Responsible for the timely reconciliation and maintenance of any loans or borrows from other locations.
Unpack, price, and rotate the medication stock received and oversee the stocking of the pharmacy department with assigned employees.
Ensure all items received are matched against department request sheet, packing list or invoice sent from wholesaler and review all printouts and lists for accuracy of pricing and receipt of product.
Track specific product line purchases as requested by pharmacy managers on an ongoing basis.
Resolve discrepancies with wholesaler representatives.
Coordinate reconciliation within one month of occurrence.
Communicate with designated pharmacy personnel, buying group representatives and wholesaler representatives concerning contracting issues, product backorders, issues with rebates, etc.
Check for outdated merchandise in assigned areas on a monthly basis.
Delete obsolete, recalled and/or discontinued pharmaceuticals, and return these items to the wholesaler or the manufacturer for credit, using a reverse wholesaler service where applicable.