Pharmacy Buyer

Position Summary

Maintains appropriate inventory levels of all drugs/supplies stocked. Makes major decisions in purchasing while complying with budget limitations, and achieving a maximum inventory turnover rate.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and awarding of bids and contracts; determines most cost effective vendor for daily pharmaceuticalordering.• Oversees receiving, storage, borrowing and return of medications.• Accurately prepares billing documentation for accounting; maintains data files on all negotiated contracts, purchase orders, invoicesand receivers.• Performs the basic buyer procedures required by the assigned area and consistent with Orlando Health policy and procedures.• Locates manufacturer “back order” and “temporary out” items from most cost effective vendors, and keeps staff informed.• Responsible for preparing expense reports when requested.• Demonstrates knowledge and functionality of wholesaler and Lawson computer systems.• Responsible for end of month transfer process.• Functions as a Pharmacy technician when required.• Coordinates disposal of all expired medications.• Evaluates all non-formulary requests before bringing a non-formulary item into their facility.• Maintains and replenishes 340B inventory separately from regular inventory.• Maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.• Maintains database and paperwork on all medication recalls.• Prepares department for annual inventory updating shelf labels, inventory supply forms, and databases as needed.• Is the overall coordinator/manager of the annual inventory process which includes the review of the inventory for errors andcompletion of the inventory including but not limited to all necessary paperwork and spreadsheets.• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, stateand local standards.• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/TrainingHigh School diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification• Must be currently registered with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy, renewed every two years.

ExperienceTwo (2) years inventory control related experience required.