Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent is primarily responsible for the purchasing functions within a pharmacy including procurement of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies, vendor negotiation and contract compliance. This position also spends a portion of time performing the job duties of a Pharmacy Technician; under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures to support hospital pharmacy operations

In addition to fulfilling all duties related to Pharmacy purchasing, this team member will be trained in all operational aspects of inpatient pharmacy and will be expected to staff occasionally as a front-line technician when warranted by departmental need.

Additional Information
Department Name: Pharmacy
Hours per Week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. Shift times may vary based on the needs of the department.

Eligible Incentives: Relocation assistance available for qualified external applicants.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION - High School Diploma or Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE -Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience
• EQUIVALENCY - Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement.
• CERTIFICATION(S) -
• Previous pharmaceutical purchasing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Procures pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies from wholesalers and vendors. Places orders for supplies from materials management as needed.
• Assesses drug and supply orders for accuracy and resolves missing or lost orders. Communicates shipping information to staff, if needed.
• Ensures compliance with approved contracts and responsible for managing vendor relations. Negotiates with pharmaceutical vendors the availability, deliveries, services and other related matters.
• Receives, verifies and stores incoming pharmaceuticals, and supplies in accordance with hospital and department policy, and regulatory requirements. Coordinates the transfer of pharmaceuticals, and supplies between sites.
• Assesses and adjusts inventory levels and rotates inventory as necessary. Identifies and resolves supply inventory discrepancies and issues.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy in evaluating vendor performance and pharmaceutical expenditures.
• Assists the Pharmacy Revenue Program Manager, 340B Program Manager or Coordinator, and pharmacy leadership to maintain 340B program compliance.
• Assists pharmacy leadership in management of drug shortages.
• Assists in development, recommendation, and implementation of policies and procedures related to pharmaceuticals purchasing.
• Coordinates the transfer of pharmaceuticals, and supplies between sites.
• Teaches, trains and/or mentors new employees, students and other healthcare professionals according to standard operating procedures.
• Supports and coordinates quality and safety initiatives and practices in the department and throughout the hospital as related to job functions.
• Sustains quality and safety initiatives and practices in the department and throughout the hospital. Reports adverse drug events and medication variances using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
• Assists with the maintenance of the medication barcoding system.
• Maintains environmental cleanliness of the pharmacy warehouse in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements. Ensures warehouse medication shelves and storage areas are clean, neat and well organized.
• Performs general duties of a pharmacy technician including but not limited to;
  • Prepares unit-dose nonhazardous and hazardous medications and drug supplies for dispensing as directed by a licensed pharmacist
  • Restocks and delivers medications to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines; assists in resolving discrepancies
  • Prepares non-parenteral nonhazardous and hazardous medications for dispensing including controlled substances; delivers medications

Salary Information
Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $23.54 to $35.31

Benefits Information
Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

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