Pharmacy Buyer

Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacy Buyer you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, Methodist Healthcare.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacy Buyer where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pharmacy Buyer you will be responsible for managing the pharmaceutical inventory in the assigned hospital including purchasing of pharmaceuticals and related products, oversee receipt and placing these items in stock, optimization of pharmacy inventory both in the facility pharmacy and automated cabinets. You will ensure all pharmaceutical products are appropriately labeled with barcodes including repackaging of products for patient administration. You will work with the director and clinical team to ensure formulary compliance and maintains contract compliance. You will assist the automation coordinator or individual in similar role with respect to Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADU) inventory management including the maintenance of controlled substance inventory and handling the request for an addition of new items to the pharmacy inventory. You will also assist in training personnel on inventory handling and overseeing workflow in the pharmacy when the tech supervisor or pharmacy manager is unavailable.

What you will do in this position:

• As a Pharmacy Buyer under the supervision of Director of Pharmacy, you will participate in all activities of the pharmacy department that involve the inventory management of drugs, medication storage areas and department related supplies. You will function in accordance with standard written policy & procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations.
• You will establish and maintain appropriate inventory levels of drugs/supplies. You will make decisions in purchasing while complying with budget limitations, and achieve a maximum inventory turnover rate.
• You will communicate in real time shortages of medication or change in medication stock availability.
• You will assist Pharmacy Director and Clinical Manager on all product substitutions when backorders occur during the normal procurement process.
• You will oversee receiving, storage, and return of medications to the Pharmacy wholesaler or Consolidated Distribution Center (CDC) if applicable.
• You will maintain invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.
• You will process wholesaler invoices for payment by accounts payable according to Policy and Procedures.
• You will provide training, technical support and/or in-service education to pharmacy staff regarding pharmacy inventory management products/systems.
• You will coordinate and document disposal of all expired medications.
• You will monitor trends in utilization of reverse distributors to minimize wastage.
• You will assist with maintenance of database and/or paperwork on medication recalls.
• You will prepare Pharmacy Department for annual inventory updating shelf labels, inventory supply forms, and databases as needed.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or Supply Chain Logistic, preferred
• 2 years of hospital pharmacy buyer experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, preferred
• National Certification (CPhT)
• Current Registered Pharmacy Technician by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• Purchasing Manager Certificate American Purchasing Society, preferred

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant has been nationally recognized for its record setting kidney, liver and pancreas transplant programs. It is home to the Texas Transplant Institute and is the largest living donor kidney transplant program in the US. According to the United Network of Organ Sharing database, the center reached a major milestone in 2019 by performing 231 living donor kidney transplants in a single year setting a new national record - thats 65 more transplants than the second center on the list.

In addition to transplant care, Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is a full service hospital with over 260 beds that provides specialized services for liver cancer care, emergency care, weight loss surgery, urology surgery, vascular surgery, inpatient rehabilitation, colorectal surgery and behavioral health care. It is a designated Center of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Our Sexual Assault Response Team provides a compassionate environment for sexual assault survivors ages 13+, serving as a model for hospitals and agencies all over the world. Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant prides itself on providing the highest quality of patient care possible as proven by their consecutive Grade A scores from the Leapfrogs Hospital Safety Grade survey and ranking in the nations top quartile for patient experience. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant under Locations.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Buyer opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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