Pharmacy Technician (Buyer) - East Valley New! Pharmacy | Full-Time | Gilbert Posting Note: ...[...]

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 starting bonus

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to join their Inpatient Pharmacy Team in Gilbert, Arizona. This position involves managing the purchasing of medications and supplies, ensuring timely procurement to support patient care across all sites. Candidates should have pharmacy technician experience, strong communication skills, and a general understanding of the 340B program.

The role offers a Monday to Friday 8-hour shift, along with exciting incentives including a $2,000 starting bonus for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• One year pharmaceutical buying or three years pharmacy technician experience.
• Proficiency in using computer and clinical information systems.
• Experience with pharmacy inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Places daily orders for medications and supplies.
• Monitors inventory levels and provides recommendations.
• Communicates effectively with pharmacy staff and vendors.

Skills

Pharmaceutical purchasing

Inventory management

Communication skills

General knowledge of the 340B program

Time management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Posting Note: 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. Exciting incentives include a $2,000 starting bonus for eligible hires and referral bonuses for qualified candidates. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children while advancing your career in pharmacy!

The Pharmacy Buyer primarily supports the purchasing of medications and medication‑related supplies to support medication management practices throughout all Phoenix Children’s sites of care. This role collaborates with hospital, ambulatory, and pharmacy colleagues to ensure medications are procured in a timely and compliant manner. The Pharmacy Buyer also interacts with pharmacy vendors to establish accounts, review purchasing metrics and trends, and identify opportunities for cost savings. The Pharmacy Buyer receives supervision of work activities from departmental pharmacy leaders; this role does not supervise any other position.

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 based upon utilization and expiration patterns. 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 the identification of medication shortages. Supports the development of contingency planning and communication throughout the organization to ensure key stakeholders are engaged and apprised of changes in product availability.
• Proactively suggests and initiates recommendations for alternative product selections and/or increased efficiencies to reduce operating expenses through reduction in prices and maximizing contract and 340B savings.
• Proactively notifies departmental staff and leadership of problems and/or issues pertaining to pharmaceutical products inventory or acquisition or contract deviations; coordinates and oversees notices, removal, and processing of all 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. Works closely and in conjunction with pharmacy leaders, pharmacy staff, and non‑pharmacy colleagues to establish inventory level standards to ensure continuous availability of items.
• In conjunction with pharmacy or ambulatory clinic leadership, supports the maintenance of appropriate documentation and/or copies of all purchase orders and corresponding records/receipts of controlled substances to ensure compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Arizona State Board of Pharmacy and Federal (DEA, FDA, CMS) licensing, and accrediting regulations and requirements.
• Actively and accurately maintains GPO, 340B and WAC contract purchasing at expected levels of > 95% and provides wholesaler and direct vendor purchasing reports as requested by pharmacy department leaders. Provides purchasing history by vendor including purchase price, quantities ordered, and total expenditures to pharmacy leaders as requested.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well‑being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

Education

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

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 (Preferred)

Special Skills

• General knowledge and exposure to the 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 (Preferred)
• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT‑Adv) from PTCB (Preferred)

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement – Climbing – Frequently
• Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Frequently
• Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Hearing – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Reaching – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Sitting – Frequently
• Physical Requirement – Standing – Frequently
• Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Frequently
• Physical Requirement – Talking – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Frequently
• Physical Requirement – Walking – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Constantly
• Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently
• Physical Requirement – 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