What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Pharmacy Buyer position at Amberwell Health?
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for supervising support staff and coordinating workflow and services related to drug and equipment/supplies procurement processes. Activities include but are not limited to the following responsibilities: purchasing, inventory, distribution and record keeping for medications for the pharmacy department, initiating purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, receiving and distribution of supplies, maintaining adequate inventory levels, providing inventory action and communication relative to shortages, recalls, alternative product source and selection. The Pharmacy Buyer serves as a resource person for product and vendor information, and group purchasing contracting. The Pharmacy Buyer collaborates with hospital departments as necessary for medication ordering, inventory, distribution and record keeping.
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, and emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with “wow” experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
Qualifications:JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience:
- Minimum Required Experience: 1 year experience in pharmacy setting
- Preferred Experience: N/A
- Education:
- Minimum Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Education: N/A
- Licenses:
- Minimum Required Licenses: Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Technician License (or within 60 days of employment)
- Preferred Licenses: N/A
- Certifications:
- Minimum Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (or within 2 years of employment)
- Preferred Certifications: N/A