Pharmacy Technician (Buyer) - East Valley

Phoenix Children's; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is hiring a Pharmacy Technician (Buyer) for their East Valley facility. This role focuses on managing medication purchases and ensuring the availability of supplies across all their care sites. The qualified candidate will have at least one year of pharmaceutical buying or three years of related technician experience, strong computer skills, and proficiency in pharmacy automation systems.

The position offers a Monday through Friday schedule and various opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• One year pharmaceutical buying or three years pharmacy technician experience.
• Proficient in using a computer, pharmacy automation, and clinical information systems.
• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona.
• Nationally certified technician by PTCB or NHA.
• Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate from PTCB.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily orders for medications and supplies.
• Assure timely delivery of products to support patient care.
• Actively monitor inventory levels and compliance.
• Collaborate with pharmacy departments to address product shortages.
• Maintain documentation of purchasing and compliance.

Skills

Pharmaceutical buying experience

Pharmacy technician experience

Computer proficiency

Inventory management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Pharmacy Technician (Buyer) - East Valley

Position Summary

Join the Phoenix Children’s Inpatient Pharmacy Team at our new facility in East Valley! The Pharmacy Buyer primarily manages the purchasing of medications and medication‑related supplies to support medication management practices throughout all Phoenix Children’s sites of care. The Pharmacy Buyer also interacts with pharmacy vendors to establish accounts, review purchasing metrics and trends, and identify opportunities for cost savings. This position involves 8‑hour shifts with a Monday through Friday schedule.

Position Duties

• Places daily orders for medications and medication‑related supplies for all Phoenix Children’s sites of care
• Utilizes internal and external systems to determine ordering needs from appropriate wholesalers, manufacturers, and other contracted vendors for the consistent and timely arrival of products to support patient care
• Actively purchases using the wholesale information system, Phoenix Children’s purchasing system, and 340B split billing software as required by vendor and department instruction in addition to regulatory compliance
• Actively serves as the purchasing expert for all related systems for purchasing and inventory management
• Appropriately places and manages backorders for medications not available with wholesale partners
• Assists departmental leaders to continuously monitor medication and medication‑related supply inventory levels, provides inventory par‑level recommendations and monitors compliance with the utilization of perpetual inventory software by pharmacy staff
• Arranges for the acquisition of urgent or emergent products as directed by pharmacy leaders or other personnel
• Collaborates throughout the various pharmacy departments to support identification of medication shortages, and supports contingency planning and communication throughout the organization to ensure key stakeholders are engaged
• Proactively suggests and initiates recommendations for alternative product selections and/or increased efficiencies to reduce operating expenses
• Proactively notifies departmental staff and leadership of problems or issues pertaining to pharmaceutical products inventory or acquisition or contract deviations, and coordinates the removal and processing of recalled products from Pharmacy and patient care areas
• Effectively communicates related to product availability and serves as the first‑level liaison between Pharmacy Staff, pharmaceutical vendors, wholesalers, and group purchasing organizations to assist in timely delivery of product information
• Supports the maintenance of appropriate documentation and/or copies of all purchase orders and corresponding records/receipts of controlled substances to ensure compliance with DSCSA, Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and Federal licensing, and accrediting regulations and requirements
• Actively maintains GPO, 340B and WAC contract purchasing at expected levels of >95% and provides wholesaler and direct vendor purchasing reports as requested
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested

Position Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Associates in Business or related field or combination of education and experience (Required)

Experience

• One year pharmaceutical buying or three (3) years pharmacy technician experience (Required)
• Proficient in using a computer, pharmacy automation, and clinical information systems or equivalent (Required)
• Experience with information systems and automated and technical equipment, including MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access) (Required)
• Experience in pharmacy inventory management or equivalent (Required)

Special Skills

• General knowledge and exposure 340B Program and purchasing (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative and effective working relationships with all members of the pharmacy and patient care team (Required)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet assigned goals (Required)
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills (Required)
• Effective time management skills with the ability to determine and communicate priorities (Required)

Additional Requirements

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the State of Arizona (Required)
• Nationally certified technician by PTCB or NHA (Required)
• Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate from PTCB (Required)
• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT‑Adv) from PTCB (Preferred)

Certification / License / Registry Requirements For The Position

• AZ Pharmacy Tech license – Required
• Cert Pharm Tech (NHA) OR Pharm Tech Cert Board – Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Climbing – Frequently
• Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently
• Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) – Constantly
• Hearing – Constantly
• Pushing/Pulling – Constantly
• Reaching – Constantly
• Standing – Frequently
• Sitting – Frequently
• Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling – Frequently
• Talking – Constantly
• Tasting/Smelling – Frequently
• Walking – Constantly
• Near Vision – Constantly
• Far Vision – Constantly
• Color Discrimination – Constantly
• Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
• Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Outdoor weather conditions (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Extreme temperatures (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Confined areas (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – High places (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Airborne communicable diseases (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Fumes or airborne particles (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Hazardous materials exposure (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Radiation exposure (Applicable)
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Toxic or caustic chemicals (Applicable)