Pharmacy Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for assisting and leading procurement activities, including availability, inventory management, and control of pharmacy purchases. Orders product using best possible source of procurement with the goal of achieving contract compliance across multiple purchase accounts and contracts. Responsible for working within 340B policy and with cooperation of 340B program and financial analysts. Researches backorders and locates substitute products as necessary. Establish and/or uses reports for reviewing procurement of pharmaceuticals. Orders controlled substances based on standard process for ordering and in compliance with DEA requirements.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Ensures that the pharmacy is stocked with essential, formulary-approved pharmaceuticals, fluids, and supplies and performs all related purchasing duties 2. Maintains cost effective inventory levels of all formulary drugs, fluids, and supplies based upon financial analytics reporting 3. Complies with 340B requirements and policy as well as group purchasing contracts to ensure optimal cost-effectiveness of all purchases 4. Reviews pharmacy stock for outdates, overstock, and proper storage on a routine basis to ensure the timely return of outdated items and/or recommended deletions from formulary based on movement of stock 5. Management of large volume, floor stock medications, and automated dispensing cabinets as assigned 6. Reviews drug shortages and escalates to pharmacy leadership as necessary 7. Ensures that all orders are processed in accordance to pre-established guidelines, DHHA policies, and Federal and State Law 8. Evaluates and corrects invoice discrepancies 9. Ensures proper fling of purchase orders, invoices, and controlled substances forms in compliance with the needs of the department and regulatory agencies 10. Uses and operates pharmacy equipment appropriately and when necessary 11. Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to pharmacy technician operations, stocking, unit checks, and teaching of students/interns/resident

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1. Ability to work independently and with little supervision 2. Knowledge of inventory management, purchasing and warehousing 3. Excellent communication skills to effectively relay information to co-workers, customers and vendors 4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and to write procedures regarding daily activities 5. Knowledge of and ability to use proper lifting, pushing, and pulling technique to minimize risk of injury 6. Knowledge of general pharmacy operations 7. Analytical thinking, problem solving, and process improvement skills 8. Ability to disseminate program information, policies, rules and/or regulations 9. Ability to consistently implement program, department and organizational policies and procedures 10. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal, training, negotiating, and customer service skills in all interactions with internal and external healthcare team members 11. Understands how state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures impact specific job responsibilities and functions 12. Demonstrates actions to reasonably prevent, detect, and report unethical and unlawful business practices Computers and Technology 1. Proficiency with Microsoft Office required 2. Proficiency with Epic, preferred 3. Proficiency with various internet ordering platforms. Supervisory Responsibilities: this position has no supervisory responsibilities

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Three years of pharmacy technician experience or equivalent experience performing inventory management in a healthcare-related position, required.
• One (1) year pharmacy experience as buyer or inventory specialist, preferred.

Credentials

• PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (Required)

Location

Main Campus - Pavilion L

Shift

Work Type

Full time

Salary

$50,600.00 - $ 73,300.00/yr

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

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