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Orlando Health

Pharmacy Buyer - Pharmacy Department - Bayfront Health

Orlando Health, St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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Position Summary

Maintains appropriate inventory levels of all drugs/supplies stocked. Makes major decisions in purchasing while complying with budget limitations, and achieving a maximum inventory turnover rate.

Responsibilities • Assists in the development and awarding of bids and contracts; determines most cost effective vendor for daily pharmaceutical ordering. • Oversees receiving, storage, borrowing and return of medications. • Accurately prepares billing documentation for accounting; maintains data files on all negotiated contracts, purchase orders, invoices and receivers. • Performs the basic buyer procedures required by the assigned area and consistent with Orlando Health policy and procedures. • Locates manufacturer "back order" and "temporary out" items from most cost effective vendors, and keeps staff informed. • Responsible for preparing expense reports when requested. • Demonstrates knowledge and functionality of wholesaler and Lawson computer systems. • Responsible for end of month transfer process. • Functions as a Pharmacy technician when required. • Coordinates disposal of all expired medications. • Evaluates all non-formulary requests before bringing a non-formulary item into their facility. • Maintains and replenishes 340B inventory separately from regular inventory. • Maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts. • Maintains database and paperwork on all medication recalls. • Prepares department for annual inventory updating shelf labels, inventory supply forms, and databases as needed. • Is the overall coordinator/manager of the annual inventory process which includes the review of the inventory for errors and completion of the inventory including but not limited to all necessary paperwork and spreadsheets. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education/Training High School diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification • Must be currently registered with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy, renewed every two years.

Experience Two (2) years inventory control related experience required.