ASSOC PHARMACY BUYER-OH REG

The Associate Pharmacy Buyer coordinates purchasing program activities through procurement of materials, supplies and equipment. Maintains appropriate inventory levels of the approximately 3,000 different pharmaceutical products stocked and used by the department including monitoring the min/max labels for our top ABC inventory items. Manages product backorders with wholesalers/vendors and communicates pertinent issues to Manager(s) and Director. This position has accountability for efficiently maintaining over $1.5 million in physical inventory. The position coordinates the Pharmacy annual physical inventory; prepares associated reports and files; assigns personnel; and works with Internal Audit to assure accuracy and efficiency. Orders daily from wholesaler and direct from manufacturers and issues any required purchasing orders. The position has Lawson approval authority equivalent to managerial limits and has the ability to receive in Lawson as well.
If 340B eligible site, coordinates the 340b purchasing process through Amerisource Supply Works split purchasing software; responsible for maintaining the accuracy of 340b and GPO accumulators and coordinating the CDM link between Supply Works and Epic.
Coordinates inventory and credits for indigent care patient assistance program doses reimbursed by manufacturer. Maintains ADS IDs between Epic and RxConnect (Robot/Carousel/PacMed software). Maintains accuracy of NDCs purchased between Epic and PassPort/Echo. Manages any vendor recalls for the department and assures compliance with departmental regulatory policies. The position also coordinates the processing of our expired meds with our Reverse Pharmaceutical Distributor. Interviews sales representatives and forwards pertinent information to Site Leader, Director or Clinical Manager.