Pharmacy Buyer Job at Saint Alphonsus Health System, Nampa, ID

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  • Saint Alphonsus Health System
  • Nampa, ID

Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

PHARMACY BUYER

NAMPA MEDICAL CENTER

The Pharmacy Buyer is directly responsible for procuring pharmaceuticals and supplies in a timely and accurate manner from appropriate sources and ensuring proper storage to maintain their quality and integrity for the Pharmacy Department. The buyer performs inventory management activities to maintain adequate stock of medications and other related necessary supplies, purchasing contract guidance, effective cost management, and compliance with laws and regulations.

REQUIREMENTS :

  • Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy required. Associates degree preferred.

  • Two years in hospital purchasing field and/or inventory control preferred.

  • General management experience is preferred. Pharmacy technician experience preferred. Pharmacy automation and pharmacy IT experience preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

  • Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy required. Associates degree preferred.

Hours : M-F, four 10s or five 8-hour shifts. No nights or weekends.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Implement and monitor standardized purchasing guidelines for maximizing inventory management. Assist in obtaining products that may be in short supply, restricted distribution channels, or re-distributed from other sites. Inputs inventory and floor stock requisitions to wholesaler and/or carousel, maintains vaccine orders from start to finish, all other clinic order and floor stock work as needed, sending orders to carousel, bagging, and shipping.

  • Manages stock and routine inventory to maintain a sufficient level to support patient and user needs. Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable State, Federal and local requirements. Work directly with the clinics to resolve customer problems involving pricing, supply and delivery. Address recalls in a timely manner and reports outcomes to the Pharmacy Manager.

  • Serves as a resource regarding history reports for miscellaneous drugs and drug orders. Communicate purchasing initiative to all sites in a timely manner and provide analysis of purchasing initiative by site. Monitors purchasing records for each 340B participant; clearly documents utilization, savings, problem areas, and exceptions or discrepancies.

  • Manages purchasing, receiving, and inventory control processes. Continuously monitors product min/max levels to effectively balance product availability and cost-efficient inventory control. Routinely monitors utilization records and 340B purchasing accounts. Ensures the effective delivery and distribution of pharmaceuticals and products as they relate to 340B.

  • Ensures compliance with regulations related to 340B purchasing. Works with 340B analysts. Maintains clinic and floor stock billing. Provides monthly wholesaler reports. Communicates wholesaler price updates. Provides reports as requested regarding inventory levels of critical medications.

Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy c ompetitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.

Visit to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Alphonsus Health System.

Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are committed to promoting diversity in its workforce and to providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We are committed to recruit and retain a diverse staff reflective of the communities we serve. Saint Alphonsus and Trinity Health are equal opportunity employers and prohibit discrimination against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Saint Alphonsus Health System

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift,

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