Pharmacy Buyer

Rush; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to purchase pharmaceuticals for ambulatory infusion sites and manage daily inventory.

Responsibilities include formulary procurement, non-formulary items, inventory controls, and cost-savings reporting, in line with Rush policies.

Qualifications: High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's degree preferred; CPHT/PTCB/EXCPT certification; 2+ years of relevant experience; strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant experience required.
• CPHT and/or PTCB and/or EXCPT certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible with work schedule.
• Dependable attendance and job performance.
• Active participation in pharmacy professional or peer organizations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates supply chain processes for purchasing and receiving pharmaceuticals for ambulatory infusion sites.
• Oversees monthly pharmacy medication expenses and tracking items with increased expenses.
• Utilizes split billing software to order medications on 340B and non-340B accounts.
• Provides monthly reports of contract compliance and tracking of drug savings.
• Maintains pharmacy purchasing systems.
• Assists with implementation of inventory database.
• Maintains inventory database.
• Manages patient supplied medications within the ambulatory infusion pharmacies.
• Coordinates purchasing of medications on the formulary and adjusts par levels.
• Coordinates procurement of non-formulary items with ambulatory infusion leadership.
• Evaluates alternative dosage forms for cost-savings and coordinates interchange.
• Meets with vendor representatives for contract and product information.
• Participates in Pyxis inventory optimization and adjusts inventory levels as needed.
• Proactively manage stock outs and optimize inventory levels.
• Performs within Rush Medical Center policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPHT/PTCB/EXCPT

Analytical skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Dependable attendance

Professional org involvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Split billing software

Pyxis inventory

Inventory database

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Pharmacy Services- Administration

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $27.47 - $38.81 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for purchasing of pharmaceuticals for the three ambulatory infusion pharmacies, as well as day-to-day operations related to inventory. The scope shall include responsibility for pharmacy purchasing, maintaining stock of outpatient medications, procurement of non-formulary items, and other various purchasing needs. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two or more years of relevant experience required.
• Individual must have CPHT and/or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) and/or EXCPT certification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible with work schedule.
• Dependable attendance and job performance.
• Active participation in pharmacy professional or peer organizations

Disclaimer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinates all supply chain processes for purchasing and receiving pharmaceuticals for ambulatory infusion sites.
2. Oversees monthly pharmacy medication expenses and tracking items with increased expenses.
3. Utilizes split billing software to appropriately order medications on 340B and non-340B accounts
4. Provides monthly reports of contract compliance and tracking of drug savings.
5. Maintains pharmacy purchasing systems.
6. Assists with implementation of inventory database.
7. Maintains inventory database.
8. Manages patient supplied medications within the ambulatory infusion pharmacies
9. Coordinates purchasing of medications on the formulary, including adjusting par levels and finding suitable alternatives in times of drug shortages.
10. Coordinates procurement of non-formulary items in collaboration with the ambulatory infusion leadership team.
11. Evaluates alternative medication dosage forms for cost-savings and coordinate interchange of new alternative medications, as needed.
12. Meets with vendor representatives as needed for contract and product information.
13. Participate in Pyxis inventory optimization, including the need to alter drug inventory levels versus a one-time increase in inventory purchased.
14. Proactively manage stock outs with regard to human factors (i.e. not signing out inventory) versus the need to optimize inventory levels.
15. Performs within the framework of RUMC/HDM, L.L.C. policies and procedures
16. Performs other duties as assigned

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.