PHARMACY TECH - BUYER

Premier Health Partners; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners at Upper Valley Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to manage pharmaceutical procurement, inventory control, and backorder resolution within contract terms and 340B program requirements.

The role requires a PTCB certification or eligibility within 45 days, 1–3 years of pharmacy experience, and strong attention to detail. Proficiency with pharmacy software and MS Office is expected, along with adherence to Drug Supply Chain Security Act records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education program preferred; Associate degree in Business advantageous.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) or eligible within 45 days.
• Experience of 1–3 years in pharmacy setting; 2 years in inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchases pharmaceuticals and adheres to contracts.
• Maintains inventory control and minimizes stock-outs.
• Manages backorders and reduces costs.
• Tracks patient assistance medications and drug recalls.
• Coordinates annual inventory with Internal Audit.
• Ensures Drug Supply Chain Security Act records are complete.
• Supports 340B purchasing and monitoring split billing software.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician program

Associate's degree in Business

Tools

Pharmacy software

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Summary/ResponsibilitiesSTATUS: Full-Time / 80h per pay periodDepartment: PharmacyShifts: 8:00 am - 3:30 pmFacility: Upper Valley Medical CenterThe Buyer works under the direct oversight of the Pharmacy Business Manager as well as the site-specific pharmacy management team. The Buyer purchases pharmaceuticals, adhering to contracts, maintaining appropriate inventory control, managing backorders to avoid stock-outs, and minimizing unnecessary costs for approximately 3,000 different stocked medications. Lawson approval authority for invoices is $25,000. The buyer also tracks patient assistance program medications, manages drug recalls, maintains complete and organized records, and coordinates the annual inventory with Internal Audit. The buyer oversees expired medications and the reverse distributor for return of such. Buyer is responsible for maintaining all records required under the Drug Supply Chain Security Act. If assigned site is part of the 340B program, ensures purchasing is performed under the correct accounts per strick program requirements; assists 340B Coordinator with monitoring split billing software accumulations, and avoidance of unnecessary WAC purchases.QualificationsEducationMinimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GEDAdditional Requirements

• Preferred educational qualifications: Completion of an ASHP/ACPE-accredited technician education and training program, Associate’s degree in Business

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Registration with the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a "Certified Pharmacy Technician" or eligible for registration within 45 days of hire.

ExperienceMinimum Level of Experience Required: 1 - 3 years of job-related experiencePrior job title or occupational experience: Pharmacy Technician, CertifiedPrior specific functional responsibilities: Minimum of 2 years of pharmacy experience with working knowledge of inventory management principlesPreferred experience: Minimum of 1 year experience with pharmaceutical purchasing. Prior experience with 340BOther experience requirements: N/AKnowledge/Skills

• Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
• Able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Set priorities and problem solve
• Able to respond quickly to emergency requests
• Basic pharmaceutical knowledge – dosage forms, brand/generic nomenclature, product availability
• Knowledge of the 340B program.
• Knowledge of organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem solving skills
• Able to read and write printed material in English
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and computers
• Must be familiar with pharmacy software
• Must be customer service oriented
• Possess ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as team member
• Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers