Pharmacy Buyer

Froedtert Health; Menomonee Falls (WI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career Pathways & Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

403b Retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

A regional health network in Menomonee Falls is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to manage purchasing and receiving of pharmaceutical supplies and maintain contract compliance. This role, requiring at least 3 years of experience, involves assisting with inventory management and preparing reports. A high school diploma is a must, with preference for an associate degree in a relevant field. The position includes hybrid work with excellent benefits like paid time off and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Application for Wisconsin registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required by hire date.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for purchasing and receiving pharmaceutical supplies.
• Maintains contract and purchasing compliance.
• Assists in inventory management and cost saving initiatives.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced proficiency in Word

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Understanding of DEA regulations and controlled substance ordering

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in supply chain or applicable field

Job description

Overview

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Location: US:WI: MENOMONEE FALLS at our INTEGRATED SERVICE CENTER facility.

Job type: HYBRID

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours: 40.00

Shift: 1

Shift Details: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm working 1-2 days per week on site at the Integrated Services Center or supported locations. No weekends or holidays.

Job Summary

Responsible for purchasing and receiving of pharmaceutical supplies, equipment and services within the Department of Pharmacy. Maintains contract compliance with GPO, purchasing compliance and standardization with system formulary, and DSCSA and DEA compliance. Assists pharmacy departments with optimization of inventory management and cost saving initiatives. Ensures that pharmacy purchasing is 340B compliant. Implements and enforces drug shortage strategies developed by the drug shortage team and the pharmacy inventory specialist. Prepares analytic reports for pharmacy senior buyers and inventory specialists.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years of pharmacy technician experience is required.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent is required. An Associate Degree in a supply chain or other applicable field is preferred.

Special Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Advanced proficiency in Word and Excel. Experience with reporting and analytics preferred. Demonstrates an understanding of DEA regulations and controlled substance ordering requirements.

Licensure

Application for Wisconsin registration as a Pharmacy Technician is required by hire date and must be obtained within 12 months of hire. Staff hired into this role prior to 3/31/23 must have applied for Wisconsin registration by 3/31/23 and have until 3/31/24 to obtain registration. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Boards exam (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Associations exam (ExCPT) is required within 6 months of hire.

Perks & Benefits

Froedtert Health offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff. Depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity - Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.