Job Description​

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to join our team!

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, this position is responsible for a broad range of purchasing functions which includes electronic drug purchasing, receiving orders, charge-credit processing and meeting with drug representatives; purchasing pharmaceuticals and supplies consistent with departmental and SLHS policies and procedures. 

• Hours 8-4:30 M-F

• Review and analyze purchasing documents. This process includes conferring with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantities and delivery requirements
• Maintain cost-effective purchasing techniques and find appropriate alternatives to medications on shortage, back order, high-dollar, etc.
• Responsible for direct drug purchase orders to vendors of pharmaceuticals and supplies. This may involve some negotiation on pricing and delivery
• Interact with prime wholesaler to assure compliance with terms and conditions of contracts
• Inform supervisor/staff of critical drug shortages and backorders
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies such as price or quantity received.
• Process adjustments for damaged or incorrect shipments.
• Coordinate removal and return of recalled drug products
• Keeps current with regulations and federal laws governing the 340B drug pricing program and implements changes as necessary to maintain compliance (for 340B eligible facilities)

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

Pharmacy Technician - Various

Diploma

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)