Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Buyer procures sourced medications, equipment, and services for departments within the Newton Wellesley Hospital. This role plays a crucial part, as it supports Inpatient, Operating Rooms, and Ambulatory Clinics to purchase medications to disperse among the patients. The primary duties include serving as a single point of contact for vendors, process issues related to sourced items, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and more.
Responsible for all purchasing activities within the Department, including daily ordering, inventory control, price changes, remote purchasing functions, contract compliance, etc in excess of $20,000,000 in Pharmaceuticals and supplies.
Creates purchase orders (POs), reviews all invoices, and resolves any discrepancies with Mass General Accounts Payable (MGB A/P).
Maintains appropriate databases and process a variety of statistical reports.
Essential Functions:
* Assists Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) and Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer (ACPO) in an on-going analysis of drug expenditures and in preparing the forthcoming fiscal years' drug budget and maintains the NWH Pharmacy Department High-cost Medication Variance Tracking Smartsheet files.
Qualifications:
Education
* Completion of high school education or equivalent required
Experience
* 1+ year inventory control and pharmaceutical purchasing experience preferred
License/ Registration
* Registered Pharmacy Technician and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or exCPT required)
Knowledge and Skills
* Knowledge of Excel and Word required.
* Demonstrated evidence of: effective communication skills, ability to problem solve, ability to get along with others, ability to confront issues appropriately.
Physical Environment:
Physical Standards of Job Description:
* Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
* Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
* Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
* Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
* N/A - not applicable
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