Pharmacy Buyer SupervisorUniversity of Vermont Medical Center • Williston, North Dakota, United States

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Pharmacy Buyer Supervisor

University of Vermont Medical Center

Williston, North Dakota, United States

Williston, North Dakota, United States

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Building Name: UVMMC - 327 Holly Court Location Address: 327 Holly Court, Williston Vermont Regular Department: Pharmacy Supply Chain Full Time Standard Hours: 40 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Day Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: Other Salary Range: Min $29.87 Mid $37.34 Max $44.81 Recruiter: Jason Dubuque JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pharmacy Buyer Supervisor is an advanced role that is an essential asset to the Pharmacy department. This role is responsible for insuring the procurement and acquisition process of medications in an integrated function whereby the pharmacy and all areas of the hospital that store drugs are adequately stocked including controlled substances, Oncology medications, specialty medications and nonstock purchases for the inpatient and clinical /affiliated settings throughout UVMMC. The Pharmacy Buyer Supervisor oversees those individuals and processes critical for bringing in all medications into the hospital and distributing them to the correct locations. This position coordinates all workflows in the storeroom area insuring that the right medication is in the right place at the right time. Organizes same day shipments, emergency requests during working hours and off hours when needed and searches for supply of needed items even when the item is unavailable from routine vendors. This position manages the consignment Factor (lifesaving blood products) working closely with UVMMC Hemophilia team. In meeting these responsibilities, the Senior pharmacy buyer/Supervisor will incorporate various factors such as product specifications, clinical considerations, product availability, cost reduction strategies and quality assurance as part of his/her purchasing function. This positions works with multiple vendors and sets up new vendors as needed working with the vendor and Accounts Payable for contracting and payment terms. Oversees distribution management and sets par levels and manages the formulary lists for each clinic destination. This position works with multiple systems throughout the organization to make sure medications are properly set up for distribution and ready for bed-side administration. The senior buyer/supervisor works with pharmacy informatics, EPIC willow team, Pharmacists, physicians and nurses along with Pharmacy leadership and is involved in multiple committees throughout the organization. Works closely with resuscitation committee making sure emergency crash carts are up to date with medication and supply changes. This position oversees workflows, projects, training new employees, maintains and updated the daily work schedule for the Inventory Compliance Specialists team and works in conjunction with other pharmacy personnel in managing medication shortages and drug recalls. EDUCATION: Associates degree in business, or 2 years of college course work or technical school, with emphasis in business or inventory management. Pharmacy Technician license in the State of Vermont. EXPERIENCE: Experience with computerized purchasing and pharmacy inventory systems required. 2 years of experience with inventory/stocking systems or related business background preferred OR 4 years of experience pharmacy medication acquisition/distribution. Experience with supervising individuals preferred.
3-5 years of Pharmacy experience and knowledge of 340B programs preferred

Williston, North Dakota, United States

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