Pharmacy Buyer

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Under general supervision, responsible for the purchase, inventory management and payment authorization of pharmaceuticals for the Hospital and administers the procurement, distribution and maintenance of accounts of pharmaceutical purchase orders for the Hospital. These functions are performed in accordance with the Hospitals philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.

3. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

EXPERIENCE:

1. Three (3) years of pharmacy operations experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

1. Previous experience with pharmaceutical products, distribution, and IV admixture.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for the cost effective inventory management of pharmaceuticals, including identification and reporting of inventory requirements and economical reorder quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels.

2. Issues purchase orders to primary or alternate suppliers via online or manual procedures.

3. Verifies delivery and reconciles cost/quantity differences.

4. Maintains vendor item compliance required by group purchasing contracts.

5. Administers hospital purchase requisitions, which includes vendor selection, purchasing, dispensing and billing procedures.

6. Confers with sale representatives regarding new contracts and product availability.

7. Executes drug return program to vendor for invoice credit.

8. Performs drug recall activities.

9. Researches availability of special pharmaceutical requests.

10. Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.

11. Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the Pharmacy Technician position and area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time. 

2. Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and must be able to carry up to 25 lbs.

3. Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 1. Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (e.g., chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needle or other sharp items.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to use computers and software applications.

2. Knowledge of drugs, drugs dosing, side effects, indications, contraindications and proper administration preferred.

3. Knowledge of rules, policies and regulations related to the disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs preferred.

4. Must be able to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.

5. Must be polite and respectful when communicating with staff, physicians, patients and families.  Must approach interpersonal relations in a positive manner.

6. Must demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of department or hospital in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-backs (i.e. weather or disaster).

7. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and place high emphasis on customer service. 

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

230 WMCH Pharmacy

Address:

601 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

 

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.