Pharmacy Buyer - Full-time

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (403B)

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to ensure safe, cost-effective medication management. This role covers purchasing, inventory control, and collaboration with clinical teams.

You will analyze usage trends, manage vendor relationships, and support the infusion center with workflow and medication queues. Oncology/sterile experience preferred; Maryland tech registration required.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist technician certification preferred.
• Maryland registration required.
• Oncology or sterile compounding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications.
• Place and track medication orders with wholesalers, manufacturers, and distributors.
• Monitor backorders, shortages, and communicate updates to leadership.
• Prepare purchase orders and verify invoices for accuracy.
• Run routine and ad-hoc inventory and cost analysis reports.
• Assist with medication preparation during peak workload periods.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Education

National pharmacy technician certification

Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician registration

Experience in oncology or sterile compounding

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Buyer plays a critical role in supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective medication management. This position is responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory of medications and related supplies. This position supports the Frederick Health mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.

Essential Functions:

Medication Procurement & Inventory Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications
• Place and track medication orders with wholesalers, manufacturers, and specialty distributors.
• Monitor backorders, shortages, and allocation changes; communicate updates to pharmacy leadership and clinical teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to medication storage, handling, and documentation.
• Adhering to internal purchasing processes including preparing purchase orders and checking package slips invoices for accuracy.

Reporting & Data Management

• Run routine and ad-hoc reports related to inventory levels, usage trends, purchasing activity, and cost analysis.
• Support budget monitoring by identifying variances, high-cost items, and opportunities for optimization.
• Maintain accurate electronic records in pharmacy information systems, inventory platforms, and EMR module (as applicable).

Medication Preparation Assistance

• Assist with medication preparation during peak workload periods or staffing shortages.

Additional responsibilities for the pharmacy buyer responsible for infusion center includes medication queuing & workflow support.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, analytical, mathematical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with pharmacy information systems and basic computer skills (including MS Word, Excel).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced highly regulated environment with attention to detail.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• National pharmacy technician certification preferred.
• Registered Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician required.
• Experience in oncology or sterile compounding preferred

Patient Contact:

Position does not require patient contact.

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work – Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion over and over again places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category C – NO exposure to blood or body fluids.

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health, Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your family's needs. Life insurance, Short-Term Income Replacement and Long-Term Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience, skills and education. If position is part-time, salary will be pro-rated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. Non-Exempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid, if applicable.

Hourly range: $22.27 - $31.28