Pharmacy Buyer

Dignity Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to coordinate timely and accurate inventory of pharmacy and IV supplies. You will manage procurement, keep stock levels optimal, support barcoding, and optimize cost efficiency within the pharmacy system.

The role requires at least two years of pharmacy experience and AR-certified technicians. Expect responsibility for emergency procurements, contract compliance, and staff training.

Qualifications

• Two years of pharmacy experience required.
• Pharmacy Technician AR certification required.
• High School graduate or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all pharmaceutical ordering for the Pharmacy Department via non-stock requisitions and follow-up.
• Coordinates centralized procurement of high-cost, low-use or nominally priced items for efficiency and savings.
• Procures emergency supplies involving suppliers and transportation; minimizes emergency purchases through coordination with staff.
• Reviews and approves orders with the Regional Procurement Manager to ensure contract compliance and shares info with staff.
• Coordinates centralized procurement of medications in short supply via wholesaler or manufacturer.
• Meets regional and system-wide inventory turn rate goals.
• Oversees regional electronic pharmacy purchasing and troubleshoots issues.
• Maintains the electronic database including 340B issues where applicable.
• Acts as primary contact with carousel database vendor for software updates and regulatory ordering changes.
• Trains pharmacy employees responsible for purchasing and new staff on the Carousel system.
• Deletes obsolete or recalled pharmaceuticals and returns them to wholesaler/manufacturer for credit.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Pharmacy Technician AR

Procurement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Buyer, you will coordinate the timely and accurate inventory of pharmacy and IV supplies.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Pharmacy Buyer, you will coordinate the timely and accurate inventory of pharmacy and IV supplies.

Every day you will manage procurement, maintain optimal stock levels, support barcoding, act as an ordering expert, ensure regulatory documentation, and optimize cost efficiency within the pharmacy operating system.

To be successful in this role, you will meticulously manage inventory, ensure compliance, maintain a safe environment, and proactively stay updated on departmental policies and accreditations.

• Coordinates all pharmaceutical ordering for the Pharmacy Department through hospital pharmacy employees via non-stock requisitions and is responsible for follow-up on these items.
• Coordinates any applicable centralized purchasing of high cost, low use or nominally priced items for maximum efficiency and savings.
• Procures emergency supplies involving suppliers and transportation of such merchandise. Reviews back order lists and procures merchandise from alternate vendor if necessary. Minimizes need for emergency purchases through close coordination with pharmacy staff.
• Reviews and approves orders along with the Regional Procurement Manager from other hospitals to ensure contract compliance; shares information in a timely fashion with other pharmacy employees
• Coordinates centralized procurement of medications that are in short supply, either through the wholesaler or direct via the manufacturer.
• Meets inventory turn rate goals set regionally and system-wide.
• Oversees all regional electronic pharmacy purchasing and troubleshoots electronic purchasing issues.
• Maintains the electronic database including maintenance and update of 340B issues if applicable.
• Acts as the primary point of contact with the carousel database vendor for software updates and regulatory ordering changes.
• Trains and mentors the Pharmacy employees responsible for purchasing.
• Trains new Pharmacy employees on the Carousel system.
• Deletes obsolete, recalled and/or discontinued pharmaceuticals, and returns these items to the wholesaler or the manufacturer for credit, using a reverse wholesaler service where applicable.

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate, or
• High School GED, and
• Two years of pharmacy experience and
• Pharmacy Technician: AR, and

Preferred

• Two years of pharmacy experience in a hospital setting and
• Other Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician program, or
• Associates Other or Equivalent experience, and
• Pharmacy experience of at least 3 years of pharmacy experience with a history of pharmacy procurement
• Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech,

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders In Specialized Care

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.
• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.
• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.
• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.
• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness

Pay Range

$24.33 - $36.19 /hour