What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Buyer position at Fairview Health Services?
Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for purchasing pharmaceuticals, receiving and proper storage, medication recalls and returns, financial management of all medication accounts and oversight of all controlled substances processes.
Responsibilities
- Has authority and accountability to purchase pharmaceuticals, blood derivative products, and related supplies in accordance with Fairview Policies and procedures. Responsible for receiving process in all appropriate pharmacy locations.
- Responsible for invoices process system and maintenance of all related records, interdepartmental charges and other miscellaneous records.
- Responsible for medication recalls, medication returns, medication waste processes, and required legal documentation. Coordinates product returns and issues emergency purchase orders.
- Purchase, store and distribute all controlled substances; responsible for maintenance and oversight of required controlled substances records.
- Assures that medication and supply storage sites within pharmacy are maintained in a manner that assures product quality.
- Constructs and reviews purchasing management reports; takes appropriate actions to resolve variances.
- Provides input and advises on the development of all policies and procedures related to purchasing and controlled substances systems. Responsible for the implementation process for all policies and procedures.
- Assures compliance with all legal, regulatory, The Joint Commission, and other standards as well as all related policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years pharmacy technician or purchasing experience
- Computer knowledge including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Pharmacy Technician MN
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or Business
- 5 years pharmacy purchasing and inventory management
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Salary : $29 - $41