Pharmaceutical Buyer

Purchases pharmaceuticals and products for St. Luke’s, including the hospital pharmacy, outpatient departments and clinics, while controlling inventory in the Pharmacy Department.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : High School Graduate or equivalent.

• Experience : 4160 hours of pharmacy technician experience
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : Minnesota Technician registration prior to start date. Must be nationally certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) upon hire into position.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : N / A

• Experience : Previous pharmacy buyer experience in a hospital setting that includes purchasing medications under the 340B Drug Discount Program.
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : N / A
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Understanding of abbreviations and metric system use in the pharmacy environment; familiarity with drug names, both brand and generic; understanding and ability to utilize the Patient Information Management system as well as the pharmacy PCs; operational knowledge of equipment used in the pharmacy; understanding of computer terminology and applications in Hospital pharmacy; ability to follow written and oral instructions with accuracy and dependability; ability to communicate verbal and written instructions; work with sustained attention on repetitive tasks; distinguish routine functions from those that require professional judgment; good finger dexterity; ability to do light typing; learn and participate in all areas assigned; adapt to the changing role of Hospital pharmacy; knowledge of purchasing principles and philosophy; no history of drug addiction or misuse; good physical and emotional health patterns; attends lectures and classes for self-improvement; pleasant personality and cooperative attitude in adjusting to a variety of pharmacy situations; work experience that indicates responsibility, maturity and accountability; care alertness, exactness and attention to detail essential; ability to organize and complete complex work assignments; knowledge of 340B; knowledge of Track and Trace.

READING - Advanced : Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.

• WRITING - Intermediate : Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate : Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Advanced : Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations.
• REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills : Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to see, hear, stand, talk, bend and sit for an eight (8) hour period; ability to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds

Stand - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Walk - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

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