Pharmaceutical Buyer

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

 

Coordinates the timely and accurate inventory of medications, biotechnology products, pharmaceutical supplies, and IV solutions and supplies utilized by pharmacy personnel and maintains appropriate inventory levels necessary for effective operation of the hospitals and clinics. Coordinates the acquisition of all IV therapy solutions, tubing, and related supplies required for mixing intravenous solutions by pharmacy personnel for the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy if applicable. Supports the pharmacy Carousel purchasing database to ensure products are appropriately bar-coded. Acts as a subject matter expert and supports and answers ordering related questions from the pharmacy team and leadership.  Maintains and produces all required documentation in accordance with Federal and State law.  Ensures the pharmacy is ordering the most cost efficient inventory items.  Maintains the cost catalog in the pharmacy operating system. 

 

Accountable for maintaining a clean and safe environment; orders and handles controlled substances appropriately; completes all educational modules; attends regular staff meetings; keeps abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and pharmacy accreditations and licensure. 

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

 

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

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  Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works

• Two years of pharmacy experience required, preferred in a hospital setting

Preferred:

• Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician program, associate's degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Pharmacy experience of at least 3 years of pharmacy experience with a history of pharmacy procurement preferred
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which the employee works as required by the state

Where You’ll Work

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.