Pharmacy Buyer

1 month ago

Watertown, United States Samaritan Health Full time
Pay Range:

Days: $19.07 - 21.05

The base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. Shift differentials have been included in the range. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity and contracts.
The 340B Pharmacy Buyer supports purchasing, receiving, and distribution of medications, pharmacy supplies, materials, equipment and services across pharmacy areas. This position performs a broad range of advanced procurement-related technical duties for pharmacy areas. Plays an important role in identifying drug shortages and works to find alternate suppliers and comparable products. Ensures purchases are compliant with 340B Drug Pricing program and operates within compliant workflows of the program with high integrity and compliance. Purchases and maintains compliance with controlled substance medications in conjunction with DEA, FDA, and state Board of Pharmacy requirements.
  • Develops, implements, and ensures effective business practices and procedures. Maintains oversight to purchase order creation, and ensures invoices are paid in a timely manner.
  • Purchases pharmaceuticals within operational and compliance requirements of the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Purchases within a variety of 340B program set ups (mixed-use, 340B clean site, virtual inventory, non-virtual inventory)
  • Uses 340B third-party administrator software system to help maintain program compliance
  • Recommends changes in methods and procedures to improve systems of procurement and takes an active role in departmental program improvement initiatives. Identifies and takes action when process can be improved to reduce waste, improve workflow, and reduce drug expense.
  • Supports the daily operations of the Pharmacy. Review receiving documentation daily, coordinate clinic requisitions, and product distribution across the health-system.
  • In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Must be detail oriented, organized, able to multi-task and have good follow through on pending items.
  • Previous 340B purchasing and inventory management experience is preferred.
  • Goal is to become ACE certified within one year of employment.
  • Competency with using Microsoft word and excel, and navigating numerous websites is required.

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.