Orlando Health
Pharmacy Buyer - Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakela
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Pharmacy Buyer - Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL
Position Summary: Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
Paid Time Off (accrued)
Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program—100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
Disability and Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Family Care Benefits & so much more!
Essential Functions
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.
Other Related Functions
Networks with other Pharmacy buyers, managers, vendors, local hospitals, and pharmaceutical sales representatives.
Attends meetings and in-services.
Assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development.
Completes all mandatory education required by Orlando Health.
Functions as back up to Controlled Substance Specialist, Pyxis System Specialist, and Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance Specialist when required.
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.
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Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Drug Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts
Paid Time Off (accrued)
Education Assistance: Preferred Education Program—100% PAID Tuition, Tuition reimbursement & repayment of previous loans
Disability and Life Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
Family Care Benefits & so much more!
Essential Functions
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.
Other Related Functions
Networks with other Pharmacy buyers, managers, vendors, local hospitals, and pharmaceutical sales representatives.
Attends meetings and in-services.
Assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development.
Completes all mandatory education required by Orlando Health.
Functions as back up to Controlled Substance Specialist, Pyxis System Specialist, and Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance Specialist when required.
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.
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