Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for ensuring that all medications and supplies used or dispensed by the pharmacy are properly purchased, stocked, and stored. This role does not require direct patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required
Pharmacy Supply Chain Experience 3-5 years required
Understanding of policies and procedures related to procurement activity.
Understanding of sound business practices and principles.
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and professional interactive skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management, and interdepartmental staff.
Portray a professional demeanor with procurement team members, customers, and vendors alike.
Works under constant time deadlines.
Occasionally exposed to infectious disease and to possible carcinogenic, mutagenic, and sensitizing medications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Responsibilities

Manage Pharmacy Purchasing activities, including workflow monitoring, Purchase Orders, order acknowledgments, order expediting, phone orders, and order processing, in a timely and accurate manner.
Utilize the prime vendor’s ordering system and consistently prepare orders through their web portal to secure the best possible pricing.
Analyze the drug recall process and communicate the recall to the Supply Chain Manager.
Place orders, close purchase orders, open POS when shipments are delayed or received impartially; monitor, turn, and adjust par levels to maximize freshness while minimizing out-of-stocks.
Recognize, communicate, and escalate supply chain and inventory management, critical path, and/or timeline concerns in a timely manner.
Manage the patient-specific ordering and tracking process for ultra-high-cost pharmaceuticals.
Coordinate transportation, shopping, and warehousing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
Coordinate and return products to stock, receipt, and delivery, as applicable.
Ensure compliance with all ordering and receiving regulations.