Pharmacy Buyer

Overview

The Pharmacy Buyer is accountable for the design and execution of supply and demand planning and customer forecasting systems; and the development and implementation of a stocking optimization model to minimize costs and inventory while delivering on service requirements.

The Pharmacy Buyer assists with expenses and revenue budgets as applicable and meets customer service objectives. This position ensures and maintains compliance with all legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements.

• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Current licensure with the Virginia State Board of Pharmacy

• Minimum of three (3) years of previous work experience as a Pharmacy Tech

• Four (4) or more years of previous work experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Three (3) to five (5) years of buying/purchasing and inventory management experience
• Previous experience working with universally accepted inventory management concepts and applicable Standard Operating Processes and working with pharmacy information systems and automation utilized for inventory management

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or closely related field

• Communicates effectively with all staff members.
• Interacts with other health care practitioners in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Utilizes necessary systems to perform required tasks, displaying intermediate computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office applications, data management, database design and maintenance)

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• May be involved in teaching, both within the Pharmacy Department and in other areas of the hospital.
• May assist with other items as needed.
• Must be available to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency coverage.

• Physical Lifting 20-50 lbs.
• Activities:
  
  Prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing (steps, ladder, other), reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Mental/Sensory:
  Strong recall, reasoning, problem solving, hearing, speak clearly, write legibly, reading, logical thinking
• Emotional:
  Fast pace environment, able to handle multiple priorities, able to adapt to frequent change, rotating

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