Pharmacy Buyer

Saint Luke's Hospital | 4401 Wornall Rd | Kansas City | MO

Full time

JobReq0059931

Job Description​

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to join our team!

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, this position is responsible for a broad range of purchasing functions which includes electronic drug purchasing, receiving orders, charge-credit processing and meeting with drug representatives; purchasing pharmaceuticals and supplies consistent with departmental and SLHS policies and procedures.

• Hours 8-4:30 M-F
• Review and analyze purchasing documents. This process includes conferring with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantities and delivery requirements
• Maintain cost-effective purchasing techniques and find appropriate alternatives to medications on shortage, back order, high-dollar, etc.
• Responsible for direct drug purchase orders to vendors of pharmaceuticals and supplies. This may involve some negotiation on pricing and delivery
• Interact with prime wholesaler to assure compliance with terms and conditions of contracts
• Inform supervisor/staff of critical drug shortages and backorders
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies such as price or quantity received.
• Process adjustments for damaged or incorrect shipments.
• Coordinate removal and return of recalled drug products
• Keeps current with regulations and federal laws governing the 340B drug pricing program and implements changes as necessary to maintain compliance (for 340B eligible facilities)

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

3-5 years

Pharmacy Technician - Various

Diploma

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers:

http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

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