Pharmacy Buyer II

KDMC Ashland Hospital Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Flatwoods, KY, is seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage contract information and optimize medication and supply purchases. You will ensure contract compliance, maintain accurate records, and procure medications and supplies from appropriate sources to support efficient pharmacy operations.

The role involves managing inventory, approving vendor invoices, and maintaining robust audit processes to ensure pricing competitiveness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with vocational/technical training.
• 2–5 years of experience in a healthcare setting or related field.
• Experience with contract and pricing compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains pharmacy records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates ordering and purchasing of pharmaceuticals, supplies, and office materials.
• Manages inventory to ensure adequate stock and cost-effective operations.
• Reviews and approves vendor invoices and prepares interdepartmental billing.
• Tracks and reports financial information for departmental budgeting.
• Develops and maintains audit processes for contract and pricing compliance.
• Interacts with vendors to optimize contract terms and pricing.
• Coordinates credit and disposal of unusable or outdated products.
• Identifies, retrieves, and documents recalled medications per regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vendor management

Inventory management

Record-keeping

Contract management

Education

High school diploma + vocational/technical training

Job description

At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community. Job Description: Job Summary Responsible for managing contract information to optimize medication and supply purchases. Ensures contract compliance and maintains accurate record-keeping. Procures medications and supplies from appropriate sources. Ensures proper storage to maintain quality and integrity. Performs complex administrative, computer, and support services to enhance pharmacy operations.

Essential Functions

• Maintains pharmacy records in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Coordinates ordering and purchasing of pharmaceuticals, supplies, and office materials.
• Manages inventory to ensure adequate stock and cost-effective operations.
• Reviews and approves vendor invoices and prepares interdepartmental billing.
• Tracks and reports financial information for departmental budgeting.
• Develops and maintains audit processes for contract and pricing compliance.
• Interacts with vendors to optimize contract terms and pricing.
• Coordinates credit and disposal of unusable or outdated products.
• Identifies, retrieves, and documents recalled medications per regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in a designated technical area.

Experience Requirement

2-5 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part‑time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• L. Loud noises: 1. Never
• M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 1. Never
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; occasional standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds. There is also occasional exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; job-related travel; hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste; cuts or punctures; and bloodborne or airborne pathogens.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A Department: Flatwoods Family Pharmacy Shift: Day (United States of America) Time Type: Full time Address: 2420 Argillite Road City, State: Flatwoods, Kentucky

Our growth is creating opportunities! Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it!

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people.

Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.