We are recruiting for a motivated Specialist, Pharmacy Procurement to join
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Job Summary
Under general supervision, responsible for assisting and leading procurement
activities, including availability, inventory management, and control of
pharmacy purchases. Orders product using best possible source of procurement
with the goal of achieving contract compliance across multiple purchase
accounts and contracts. Responsible for working within 340B policy and with
cooperation of 340B program and financial analysts. Researches backorders and
locates substitute products as necessary. Establish and/or uses reports for
reviewing procurement of pharmaceuticals. Orders controlled substances based
on standard process for ordering and in compliance with DEA requirements.
Essential Functions:
Ensures that the pharmacy is stocked with essential, formulary-approved
pharmaceuticals, fluids, and supplies and performs all related purchasing
duties (25%)
Maintains cost effective inventory levels of all formulary drugs, fluids,
and supplies based upon financial analytics reporting (20%)
Complies with 340B requirements and policy as well as group purchasing
contracts to ensure optimal cost-effectiveness of all purchases (15%)
Reviews pharmacy stock for outdates, overstock, and proper storage on a
routine basis to ensure the timely return of outdated items and/or
recommended deletions from formulary based on movement of stock (5%)
Management of large volume, floor stock medications, and automated
dispensing cabinets as assigned (5%)
Reviews drug shortages and escalates to pharmacy leadership as necessary (5%)
Ensures that all orders are processed in accordance to pre-established
guidelines, DHHA policies, and Federal and State Law (5%)
Evaluates and corrects invoice discrepancies (5%)
Ensures proper filing of purchase orders, invoices, and controlled
substances forms in compliance with the needs of the department and regulatory
agencies (5%)
Uses and operates pharmacy equipment appropriately and when necessary (5%)
Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to pharmacy
technician operations, stocking, unit checks, and teaching of
students/interns/resident (5%)
Education:
High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
1-3 years Of pharmacy technician experience or equivalent experience
performing inventory management in a healthcare-related position Required and
1-3 years Pharmacy experience as buyer or inventory specialist, preferred
Licenses:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work independently and with little supervision
Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing and warehousing
Excellent communication skills to effectively relay information to
co-workers, customers and vendors
Ability to read and follow written instructions and to write procedures
regarding daily activities
Knowledge of and ability to use proper lifting, pushing, and pulling
technique to minimize risk of injury
Knowledge of general pharmacy operations
Analytical thinking, problem solving, and process improvement skills
Ability to disseminate program information, policies, rules and/or regulations
Ability to consistently implement program, department and organizational
policies and procedures
Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, training, negotiating, and
customer service skills in all interactions with internal and external
healthcare team members
Understands how state and federal laws, regulations, policies and
procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions
Demonstrates actions to reasonably prevent, detect, and report unethical
and unlawful business pr ctices
Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
Proficiency with Epic, preferred
Proficiency with various internet ordering platforms, preferred
Shift
Work TypeRegular
Salary$51,709.00 - $75,185.00 / yr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days... For full info follow
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