Pharmacy Procurement Analyst

Pharmacy Procurement Analyst

The Pharmacy Procurement Analyst plays a crucial role in distribution of medication within the City of Hope Pharmacy Enterprise, directly supporting our mission to provide timely, efficient, and accurate medications and supplies. Reporting to the Manager of Pharmaceutical Procurement, this position ensures appropriate pharmaceutical and supply inventory levels, facilitates prompt payment of pharmacy invoices, and actively manages drug shortages and recalls. Additionally, the analyst responds to inventory-related inquiries and ensures compliance with the 340B Drug Pricing Program. With strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, the incumbent proactively addresses real-time challenges and prepares for potential supply chain disruptions, shortages, and recalls.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Understand various purchasing systems and procedures for procuring various pharmaceuticals and pharmacy supplies.
• Maintain drug inventory and pharmaceutical supply levels that sufficient to meet the clinical and operational needs of the Pharmacy Department based on utilization reports and PAR levels.
• Assess inventory levels and procure medications and supplies accordingly.
• Manage and track loan-and-borrow requests from neighboring institutions.
• Maintain oversight of emergency medications and supplies (Antidote medications, Islet Transplant kit, etc.).
• Assess purchasing patterns and adjust inventory levels accordingly to minimize stock outs, waste, and overall drug expenditures.
• Understand the core tenets of the 340B Drug Pricing program (340B accumulations, GPO Prohibition, covered outpatient drugs & non-covered outpatient drugs, 340B "clean site" vs. WAC neutral/mixed-use inventory, free-standing cancer center designation).
• Utilize MacroHelix to maintain compliance with 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Facilitate transfer of pharmaceuticals and supplies to requesting City of Hope departments and charge them accurately.
• Identify and conduct process improvement projects.
• Assist with orientation and guidance for Pharmacy staff on procurement processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your qualifications should include:

• High School or equivalent
• Three (3) years performing relevant duties Pharmacy Technician Program
• Valid CA Pharmacy Technician License
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, Post High School Vocational/Specialized Training or graduation from a foreign School of Pharmacy, preferred

Multiple positions available City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

Primary Location: United States-California-Irvine

Job: Allied Health Work Force Type: Onsite Shift: Days