Buyer Pharmacy I - Texarkana - Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

DescriptionSummary:Provides the necessary pharmaceutical services needed to facilitate the procurement of medications necessary to treat the patient. Such services shall include oral medications necessary for dispensing and department supplies. In addition, the pharmacy buyer shall be responsible for managing the inventory, for supporting cost containment programs, maintaining drug recall as they are released, returning expired medication that are maintained in the pharmacy, processing payment of pharmacy invoices, department charges, borrow and loans and pharmaceutical transfers and any other function deemed necessary by the Pharmacy Manager and/or Director. The buyer must comply with 340b purchasing guidelines and PAP compliance guidelines. Supports the Buyer III and II as required.Responsibilities:Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and proceduresAssists with Patient Assistant Program inventory, reordering, and complianceMaintain accurate shelf and bin labelsMonitors stock levels of medications and suppliesCoordinate the receiving and proper storage/distribution of pharmaceuticals and suppliesMaximizes ERP for tracking of all purchases, invoices and associated processesSubmit purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies from appropriate sourcesAssists internal control on price changes and resolving price discrepanciesSupports 340B program compliance and utilizationAcquires drugs from approved vendorsThird Party Payor functions: claim reconciliation, payment processing, assisting with rejected claims, contact person for third parties, submission of coverage discoveryEnsures quality pharmaceutical recordkeepingAssists with purchase orders and associated invoice processingProcesses invoices and credits accurately in a timely manner (daily)Assists with records of daily audits to ensure proper prescription pricing and compliance with third party payer and PAP Program regulationsProduces reports within timelines establishedAssists with maintenance of the readily retrievable filing system for all billing, narcotic, and ancillary recordsComplies with departmental and regulatory requirementsMaintains documents required by respective State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulating agenciesAssists with RASMUS alerts, identifies and retrieves all recalled medicationsDisposes of recalled medications per manufacturer and FDA instructionsMaintains documentation on all recalled medications and action takenAssists with return process for expired medications to the returned goods vendorProperly disposes of other unusable medications per established procedures in accordance with laws and regulationsAssists in training of new technicians on the inventory management process.Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspectionsAssist in preparing, counting, and verifying stock of annual inventoryPotential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items.Risk 0 exposure category.Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.Job Requirements:Education/SkillsHigh School Diploma requiredExperienceTwo years experience as a pharmacy technician preferred or related experience as approved by the director of pharmacyExperience in purchasing pharmacy supplies preferredExcellent communication and organizational skillsDemonstrate excellent customer service skillsComputer/basic keyboard, telephone, and office machines including printers, fax, copier, scanner, and credit card machines experience requiredProficient in office automation applications such as Microsoft Office preferredAbility to read, comprehend, and retain informationPerform mathematical calculations proficientlyLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCertified Pharmacy Technician registered in the state of practice requiredWork Schedule:TBDWork Type:Full TimeEEO is the law - click below for more information:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfWe endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.by Jobble

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