PHARMACY BUYER

We At Insight Hospital and Medical Center- Chicago, we believe there is a better way to provide quality healthcare while achieving health equity. Our Chicago location looks forward to working closely with our neighbors and residents, to build a full-service community hospital in the Bronzeville area of Chicago; creating a comprehensive plan to increase services and meet community needs. With a growing team that is dedicated to delivering world-class service to everyone we meet, it is our mission to deliver the most compassionate, loving, expert, and impactful care in the world to our patients. Be a part of the Insight Chicago team that provides PATIENT CARE SECOND TO NONE! If you would like to be a part of our future team, please apply now! General Summary The Pharmaceutical Buyer is the individual who, under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services, or Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services, maintains an inventory of drugs and supplies in accordance with the current purchasing group programs. Prepares and places drug and supply orders with manufacturers and wholesalers. Receives the drug and supply order and assures the items and counts are correct as stated on the invoice then stores each product in the proper location and under the proper storage conditions. Prepares necessary documentation to initiate processing of the invoices. Assists clerks and technicians in the unit dose packaging process and filling of specialty care area stock orders and billing process for non-formulary or special medications not in charge system. The Pharmaceutical Buyer must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Director of Pharmacy Service, or Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services. Responsibilities Include Works closely with all the departments in the hospital to ensure all medications are available for use Works in tandem with OR department on medications that need to be adequately stocked before each case Communicates daily and effectively with the Inpatient Pharmacy Staff on the following: Drug Shortages, Drugs on Arrival, Drugs that are on allocations, Issues with ordering a particular drug, organization of the inventory in the Inpatient Pharmacy Reports to the Director of Pharmacy (DOP) on case by case basis on any inventory matters Weekly meetings with the DOP on Inventory in the Inpatient Pharmacy Communicate with OR and SDS with any medication request or any change in ordering of a medication Work with vendors and Manufactures on solution with inventory shortages Work daily on the live document of drug shortages within the Inpatient Pharmacy and report to the Pharmacists in Charge (PIC) Fills (based upon "want list") and delivers requested drugs, fluids, and supplies to the dispensing pharmacy from the storeroom. Places orders for drugs, fluids, and supplies with manufacturers and/ or wholesalers Receives, unpacks, checks quantities against invoice, price stickers and stores drugs, fluids and supplies under proper conditions. Checks invoice prices against BID prices to assure accuracy of invoices and correct cost of inventory Initiates the documentation that is necessary to process invoices for payment Maintains the Premier contract book in current status Runs/maintains reports on general pharmacy dept. usage, as well as usage and restocks of the automated dispensing units Separates for return to manufacturer and /or wholesalers outdated and/or damaged goods. Package authorized returns for sending to the appropriate returns company. Reconciles to assure proper crediting procedures Manages own conduct, performance and attitude including time, space and paper, ethics; attendance and punctuality; and customer focus Participates in implementing goals and objectives, and policy and procedures of the department and facility Reviews and adjusts PAR levels with the Director of Pharmacy services or designee Participates in relevant Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Initiatives Assists in the process of filling requisitions and floor stock orders Assists in the unit dose packaging process Performs housekeeping duties necessary to keep the storeroom and pharmacy Department stock areas clean and orderly Operates and uses appropriate techniques within systems for storage of medicinal agents and follows the health system\'s policies regarding cart fill, unit dose distribution, labeling and controlled substances reconciliation, and purchasing of pharmaceuticals and supplies Performs other duties as assigned or scheduled Contacts Frequently comes in contact with health care professionals, nurses, pharmacists, staff, patients and visitors under a wide variety of circumstances Physical Demands Prolonged, extensive or considerable stationary work or work that requires movement throughout the facility Lifts, pushes or transports medication carts or IV fluid carts Frequent lifting of boxes up to 25 pounds Frequent stretching for boxes and materials and supplies. May read for long periods of time May use the telephone or other communication devices to interact with other healthcare personnel Employee will use computers, modem, Telxon, calculators, and adding machines An alert mind is needed in an environment where the demands of accuracy and promptness allow little room for human error (i.e., rested, alcohol and medication free). Must be able to travel throughout the hospital and work at computer terminals Must provide evidence of good health according to hospital policy Working Conditions May be exposed to risk of blood borne disease, patients, and chemotherapy on occasion May be exposed to very sick patients, mentally ill patients and death Subject to varying and unpredictable circumstances including emergency or disaster situations Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and occasional work pressure due to multiple calls, tasks and inquires Dress Code Must wear clothing in accordance with Medication Management and customer expectations Employee badge/name tag must be prominently displayed at all times Personal Protective Equipment Gloves: When handling hazardous materials or bloody secretions Gown/Apron of Impermeable Material: If soiling or splashing is likely Mask: Contact with known infectious airborne agents, hazardous materials or if splashing/spraying is likely Eye protection: If splashing of hazardous materials being compounded is possible Education/Experience Minimum of High School or GRE Graduate Meet or exceed state requirements for Pharmacy Technicians Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician Effective oral and written communication skills An Aptitude for working with other health care professionals Health, vision & dental benefits - eligible at 30 days, following the 1st of the following month Short and long-term disability and basic life insurance - after 30 days of employment Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. 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