Buyer Pharmacy I - Texarkana - Full Time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

Description

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Summary:

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 procedures
Assists with Patient Assistant Program inventory, reordering, and compliance
Maintain accurate shelf and bin labels
Monitors stock levels of medications and supplies
Coordinate the receiving and proper storage/distribution of pharmaceuticals and supplies
Maximizes ERP for tracking of all purchases, invoices and associated processes
Submit purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies from appropriate sources
Assists internal control on price changes and resolving price discrepancies
Supports 340B program compliance and utilization
Acquires drugs from approved vendors
Third Party Payor functions: claim reconciliation, payment processing, assisting with rejected claims, contact person for third parties, submission of coverage discovery
Ensures quality pharmaceutical recordkeeping
Assists with purchase orders and associated invoice processing
Processes 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 regulations
Produces reports within timelines established
Assists with maintenance of the readily retrievable filing system for all billing, narcotic, and ancillary records
Complies with departmental and regulatory requirements
Maintains documents required by respective State Board of Pharmacy, DEA, FDA, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulating agencies
Assists with RASMUS alerts, identifies and retrieves all recalled medications
Disposes of recalled medications per manufacturer and FDA instructions
Maintains documentation on all recalled medications and action taken
Assists with return process for expired medications to the returned goods vendor
Properly disposes of other unusable medications per established procedures in accordance with laws and regulations
Assists in training of new technicians on the inventory management process.
Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections
Assist in preparing, counting, and verifying stock of annual inventory
Potential 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/Skills

High School Diploma required



Experience

Two years experience as a pharmacy technician preferred or related experience as approved by the director of pharmacy
Experience in purchasing pharmacy supplies preferred
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
Computer/basic keyboard, telephone, and office machines including printers, fax, copier, scanner, and credit card machines experience required
Proficient in office automation applications such as Microsoft Office preferred
Ability to read, comprehend, and retain information
Perform mathematical calculations proficiently



Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Certified Pharmacy Technician registered in the state of practice required

Work Schedule:


TBD

Work Type:


Full Time

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