Pharmacy Technician - Buyer

Reid Health

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for procuring, receiving, managing inventory, and distributing pharmaceuticals and pharmacy-related supplies to maintain uninterrupted, cost-effective medication availability across the organization. The role manages relationships with wholesalers, manufacturers, and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) contracts; maintains accurate purchasing and inventory records; and addresses shortages, backorders, and recalls.

The position also supports 340B purchasing integrity and DSCSA compliance, maintains pharmacy purchasing systems and records for audit readiness, coordinates with vendors and clinical teams, and prepares purchasing, inventory, and financial reports for departmental leadership. The listed duties are not all-inclusive and may be expanded by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Indiana Pharmacy Technician License, or ability to obtain one.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) license, to be obtained within 5 years of accepting the position.

Responsibilities

• Orders medications and supplies based on price, availability, quality, contract adherence, and delivery requirements, using stock levels, want lists, and par levels to place routine orders with wholesalers, manufacturers, and contracted vendors.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels based on GPO contracts, utilization trends, and service targets; adjusts reorder points and safety stock; supports cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Receives drug and non-drug supply shipments, verifies quantities, condition, and pricing against purchase orders and invoices, resolves discrepancies, and distributes supplies to appropriate storage locations under required storage and temperature conditions.
• Maintains databases and accurate, organized, retrievable purchasing and inventory records for audit readiness.
• Handles manufacturer recalls, including ECRI notifications; arranges returns, coordinates medication reverse distribution, and manages expired-product processes, including rebate and credit tracking.
• Sources hard-to-find or backordered medications, identifies clinically appropriate alternatives, and communicates shortage status to pharmacy leadership and clinical staff.
• Manages borrow and loan transactions with other facilities or hospitals.
• Liaises with drug company sales representatives and maintains assigned service contracts.
• Prepares documentation for accounts payable, reconciles pricing discrepancies and AWP price updates, and ensures timely invoice payment.
• Works with the 340B Program Coordinator to ensure appropriate pricing, correct 340B versus WAC/GPO purchase classification, and split-billing integrity at the point of order.
• Coordinates formulary changes, new NDCs, product substitutions, and vendor or contract changes that may affect 340B eligibility; assists with audits of purchasing records and replenishment accuracy to identify and correct compliance discrepancies.
• Ensures DSCSA compliance and adherence to GPO contract tiers and hierarchy to maximize contract compliance and rebate capture.
• Generates and reviews purchasing, inventory, and financial reports for departmental leadership.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as management deems necessary.

What This Job Offers

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