Pharmacy Buyer

Job Purpose:

The Pharmacy Buyer manages pharmacy inventory to meet the needs of day-to-day operations, monitors, anticipates, and communicates drug shortages, and serves as a resource for other pharmacy staff. The Pharmacy Buyer uses critical thinking skills to solve problems, focuses on cost savings, pharmacy budget adherence, and utilizes excellent communication skills inside and outside the pharmacy department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Duty Percent of Time Manages all aspects of daily medication orders from wholesaler and specialty orders through outside vendors. 35% Compile financial data including high-cost drug evaluations as directed by the Director of Pharmacy and present information in a professional manner to committees as needed 20% In coordination with another pharmacy employee, complete weekly controlled substance inventory, resolve all discrepancies in coordination with a pharmacist as needed, and report unresolved discrepancies to the Director of Pharmacy. 20% Works with pharmacy team to implement new strategies that improve operations and ensure cost containment including leading annual inventory. 10% Optimize inventory in the pharmacy and ancillary areas to avoid stockouts and reduce waste. 10% Other duties as assigned 5%

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

6 months' experience as Pharmacy Buyer or 2 years' experience as a pharmacy technician preferred, but not required. Associate's degree in finance or related field preferred but not required.

License/Certification/Credential:

Current Oklahoma Pharmacy Technician Permit in good standing or willingness to obtain within 30 days of employment. Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart. Bethany Children's Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation's original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children's Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation. In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships. •Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization's positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Bethany Children's Health Center may refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.