Pharmacy Buyer

Requisition ID: 2024-141444 Profession: Patient Care (Non RN/LPN) Specialty: Pharmacy Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name: https://www.fairview.org Location: University of Minnesota Medical Center (East Bank) Shift: day Hours per 2 weeks: 80 Department: Pharmacy - Inpatient

Overview

The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for purchasing pharmaceuticals, receiving and proper storage, medication recalls and returns, financial management of all medication accounts and oversight of all controlled substances processes.

This is a Full-Time benefit eligible position!

Responsibilities/Job Description

• Has authority and accountability to purchase pharmaceuticals, blood derivative products, and related supplies in accordance with Fairview Policies and procedures. Responsible for receiving process in all appropriate pharmacy locations.
• Responsible for invoices process system and maintenance of all related records, interdepartmental charges and other miscellaneous records.
• Responsible for medication recalls, medication returns, medication waste processes, and required legal documentation. Coordinates product returns and issues emergency purchase orders.
• Purchase, store and distribute all controlled substances; responsible for maintenance and oversight of required controlled substances records.
• Assures that medication and supply storage sites within pharmacy are maintained in a manner that assures product quality.
• Constructs and reviews purchasing management reports; takes appropriate actions to resolve variances.
• Provides input and advises on the development of all policies and procedures related to purchasing and controlled substances systems. Responsible for the implementation process for all policies and procedures.
• Assures compliance with all legal, regulatory, The Joint Commission, and other standards as well as all related policies and procedures.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

• • Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
  • Communicates in a respective manner.
  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.
  • Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
  • Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
  • Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role
  • Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Experience

• 3-5 years pharmacy technician or purchasing experience

Minimum License/Certification/Registration

• Registered as Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Business

Preferred Experience

• 5 years pharmacy purchasing and inventory management

Additional Requirements:

• Computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.