Sr. Pharmacy Technician Buyer

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami's Pharmacy Department seeks a Pharmacy Buyer responsible for medication procurement and inventory management at UTower Hospital. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and an active FL Registered Pharmacy Technician License, along with a commitment to excellence within an academic medical environment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition remission

Qualifications

• Active FL Registered Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the medication procurement process and maintains inventory levels.
• Alerts leadership of changes in medication buying trends.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels and controls under budget.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet .

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Pharmacy Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Buyer at the UTower Hospital. The Pharmacy Buyer coordinates the medication procurement process and maintains inventory stock levels and related paperwork. Additionally, the incumbent ensures appropriate dating of medications for the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.

Procures, receives, and administers the inventory of controlled pharmaceuticals, and communicates shortages of medications or changes in stock availability to appropriate pharmacy staff. Alerts leadership of changes in buying trends, including any unusual use of drugs. Purchases all pharmaceuticals for the assigned pharmacies and participates in continuous quality improvement. Receives and verifies shipments from vendors and suppliers. Keeps abreast of contract changes and prepares vendor shipment returns. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of drugs and supplies and controls inventory to meet established budgetary constraints. Coordinates disposal of all expired medication and maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts. Prepares department for annual inventory which includes updating shelf labels, inventory supply forms, and databases. Carries out rules and regulations pertaining to the professional policies of the department and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Active FL Registered Pharmacy Technician License

Experience:

Minimum 3 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

#LI-CM1

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H8