Pharmacy Buyer

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The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for identifying opportunities for cost saving through inventory control for the pharmacy department. Responsible for activities related to the procurement, distribution, storage, and asset management of pharmacy including IV room, IV storage, controlled substances, blood products, radiology products, the central pharmacy area, and clinics.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Manages drug procurement and inventory functions for the pharmacy department under the direction of the senior management.
• Identifies and maintains potential cost savings by researching opportunities related to pharmaceuticals, blood products, radiology products, controlled substances, and IV solutions utilizing supply chain contracts as appropriate.
• Procures inventory at the best price using established procurement pathways in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains adequate inventory levels of medications and supplies to support the hospital's requirements.
• Executes inventory purchases, issues requisitions and/or purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, confirms order acknowledgements, and monitors fill rate for designated areas on a daily basis. Tracks and keeps abreast of all backorders.
• Schedules all routine orders to ensure timely delivery of medications and supplies, conducting research, follow-up, and problem resolution as required.
• Identifies and communicates with key vendors to place orders and resolve invoicing problems. Reconciles invoices and resolves discrepancies before processing paperwork for payment.
• Completes inventory management tasks necessary to ensure product is available for fulfillment of orders throughout daily operations.
• Addresses all drug recalls in a timely manner. Prepares drug recall reports on a timely basis.
• Oversees and conducts physical inventory and routine cycle counts in support of accurate reporting of inventory levels.
• Understands HRSA policies and procedures and LCMC policies and operating procedures to maintain program compliance
• Responsible for establishing three distribution accounts and maintaining those accounts: non-GPO account, 340B account, and GPO account
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining direct accounts for GPO (“own use”) class of trade, as well as direct 340B accounts
• Responsible for ordering all drugs from the specific accounts as specified by the policy

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: 3 years of experience in Institutional Pharmacy as a certified technician. (CHNOLA/NOEH/Touro/UMC)
• Preferred: 2 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy buyer.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent (CHNOLA/UMC)
• Required: Associate degree Business (NOEH/Touro)
• Preferred: Completion of college courses in Material Management or Business desirable (CHNOLA/EJGH)

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certification Name: Pharmacy Technicians
  • Required
  • Issuer: Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
  • Licensure Specialty: Licensure
  • Entity: CHNOLA/NOEH/Touro/UMC

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

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About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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