Pharmacy Buyer & Inventory Specialist

Nemours Children's Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, Florida, seeks a Pharmacy Buyer to coordinate medication procurement and maintain stock levels for the hospital pharmacy. The role includes inventory control, documentation, and ensuring proper storage, dating, and expiration controls to support safe operations.

The position may also support Pharmacy technicians as needed, with duties ranging from unit-dose cart filling to IV preparation and compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years experience required.
• State of Florida Pharmacy Technician Licensure required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required within 6 months of hire.
• Hospital Pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of drugs/supplies and makes purchasing decisions within budget constraints.
• Communicates shortages and changes in stock availability in real time.
• Oversees receiving, storage, and return of medications from the Pharmacy wholesaler.
• Maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Lawson and wholesaler systems.
• Coordinates disposal of expired medications and supports recalls processes.
• Prepares for annual inventory updates, shelf labels, and related paperwork.
• Performs pharmacy technician duties as needed, including unit dose, IV prep, barcoding, and stock maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Florida Pharmacy Technician Licensure

Certified Pharmacy Technician within 6 months

Tools

Lawson ERP

Inventory management systems

Job description

Nemours Children's Health in Orlando, Florida, seeks a Pharmacy Buyer to coordinate medication procurement and maintain stock levels for the hospital pharmacy. The role includes inventory control, documentation, and ensuring proper storage, dating, and expiration controls to support safe operations.

The position may also support Pharmacy technicians as needed, with duties ranging from unit-dose cart filling to IV preparation and compliance with state and federal requirements.