Pharmacy Buyer

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center in Weirton, WV seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support hospital operations, manage inventory, process orders, and assist with recalls. High school diploma and WV tech license are required, with national certification preferred. Three years of pharmacy operations experience is expected.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. The position is full-time, day shift, non-exempt, offering a 40-hour work week with competitive

Qualifications

• Must have WV Pharmacy Technician License.
• National certification as a Pharmacy Technician preferred (PTCB or NHA).
• Three years of pharmacy operations experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost-effective pharmaceutical inventory and report stock needs.
• Issue purchase orders to suppliers and reconcile costs.
• Verify deliveries and cost/quantity differences; ensure vendor compliance.
• Process hospital purchase requisitions, including vendor selection and billing.

Skills

Pharmacy software proficiency

Drug dosing knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License (WV)

National Certification (PTCB or NHA)

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of pharmacy operations experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience with pharmaceutical products, distribution, and IV admixture.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the cost effective inventory management of pharmaceuticals, including identification and reporting of inventory requirements and economical reorder quantities to maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Issues purchase orders to primary or alternate suppliers via online or manual procedures.
• Verifies delivery and reconciles cost/quantity differences.
• Maintains vendor item compliance required by group purchasing contracts.
• Administers hospital purchase requisitions, which includes vendor selection, purchasing, dispensing and billing procedures.
• Confers with sale representatives regarding new contracts and product availability.
• Executes drug return program to vendor for invoice credit.
• Performs drug recall activities.
• Researches availability of special pharmaceutical requests.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the Pharmacy Technician position and area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and must be able to carry up to 25 lbs.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (e.g., chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needle or other sharp items.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to use computers and software applications.
• Knowledge of drugs, drugs dosing, side effects, indications, contraindications and proper administration preferred.
• Knowledge of rules, policies and regulations related to the disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs preferred.
• Must be able to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be polite and respectful when communicating with staff, physicians, patients and families. Must approach interpersonal relations in a positive manner.
• Must demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of department or hospital in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-backs (i.e. weather or disaster).
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and place high emphasis on customer service.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center: 230 WMCH Pharmacy

Address: 601 Colliers Way

Weirton

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.