Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist

Mayo Clinic Health System • Rochester, MN

80d • $26 - $38

About The Position

The Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist performs the following duties to assigned sites across Mayo Midwest: accurately and efficiently procures and ensures an effective inventory of medications and supplies; assists with the management of medication shortages; processes medication recalls and the return of pharmaceuticals and/or their destruction; and performs the duties of a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (business, management, accounting or related field) AND 2-years of pharmacy technician experience; OR
• Two-year college degree (healthcare of business preferred) AND 4-years pharmacy technician experience; OR
• High school diploma AND 6-years pharmacy technician experience.
• A minimum of 2-years' experience in pharmacy purchasing and inventory control strongly preferred.
• No history of drug abuse or misuse, or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program is required.
• Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English.
• Must be detail-oriented; able to prioritize work and able to work independently under general guidelines and procedures.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills; computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications; work collaboratively with others and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently procures medications and supplies.
• Ensures an effective inventory of medications and supplies.
• Assists with the management of medication shortages.
• Processes medication recalls and the return of pharmaceuticals and/or their destruction.
• Performs the duties of a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees