Pharmacy Purchaser

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Chicago, IL

1d•$20 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together. Job Description Summary The Pharmacy Purchaser will purchase, by contract, all volume items for RIC Department of Pharmacy. Will ensure cost effective purchasing and stock availability and will perform all functions of a Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Purchaser will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Pharmacy Purchaser will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.

Requirements

Licensure as an Illinois Pharmacy Technician.
Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing with knowledge of related principles, procedures and negotiating techniques.
Two years of hospital Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
Associate's Degree preferred.
Interpersonal skills necessary to provide prompt and courteous service to external and internal customers of the Department of Pharmacy.
Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, stand, sit, lift, pull, push, and walk.

Responsibilities

Maintain inventory within the Department ensuring adequate supply of pharmaceuticals.
Select vendors and manufacturers for pharmaceuticals and process purchase orders.
Provide correspondence to the department regarding delays, back orders, shortages, recalls, and anticipated release dates.
Process the return of outdated pharmaceuticals.
Oversee recall processes and notifications.
Prepare inventory reports for Director of Pharmacy.
Assist the SRAlab Purchasing Department in resolving discrepancies for lost or misdirected products.
Assist in training and orienting new personnel or students on departmental services and programs.
Assist the pharmacists in performing the monthly CII inventory.
Assist the pharmacists in adjusting inventory levels based on utilization reports and other measurable parameters.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.