Pharmacy Purchasing Analyst

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. The Pharmacy Purchasing Analyst supports enterprise-wide pharmaceutical procurement through strategic sourcing, drug shortage mitigation, and supply continuity planning. This role leverages operational analytics and financial forecasting to optimize inventory management, support formulary initiatives, and identify cost-saving opportunities, ensuring high-quality patient care while reducing the overall cost of care across the organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED graduate or equivalent education.
• Background in pharmacy operations, engineering, or analytics + 0-3 years of experience in a relevant role

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, analytics, or any health science related field
• Inpatient Pharmacy Technician certification
• ACE-340B - Apexus Certified Expert-340B - Apexus
• Experience working in and maintaining databases such as Microsoft Excel & Access strongly preferred
• Experience with 340B is preferred

Responsibilities

• Pharmaceutical procurement, shortage management, operational analytics, and financial forecasting activities to ensure patient care and reduce cost of care across the enterprise.
• Design, develop, and implement cost-efficient pharmaceutical procurement procedures and methods across the Enterprise.
• Compile, monitor, and analyze data to locate areas of improvement in the pharmacy and supply chain processes to develop methods to increase compliance with the 340B Federal Drug Discount Program and optimize the financial benefit of the health system.
• Work with local pharmacy teams and analysts to make strategic and efficient recommendations and execute actions for procurement and savings opportunities.
• Assist with the development of performance metrics, dashboard reporting, and an operations performance management process that ensures real-time understanding of risks and results.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED