Overview
Pharmacy Buyer – Greater Heights Jobs in Houston, TX at Memorial Hermann Health System
Full Job Description
At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary
In conjunction with pharmacy departments, Pharmacy Resource Specialist is responsible for any combination of coordinating the pharmacy staff, students, and volunteers with their training, education, and documentation, ensures inventory is kept at a minimum level to minimize inventory cost, while maintaining a sufficient supply of critically needed items. The specialist may also evaluates and obtains alternate supply sources to continually ensure an adequate supply of medications. This position could also serve as the focal point of contact for answering questions, troubleshooting problems, and solving any other issues related to the Automated Dispensing Systems and may actively perform and track Quality Assurance and collaborates with managers on any training or operational challenges, and attends periodic meetings. The Pharmacy Resource Specialist also conducts departmental orientation for new pharmacy hires, pharmacy residents and students. This specialist’s functions also include coordinating initial and annual IV validations, and submitting online service requests (OSR) for all personnel as needed.Job Description
M-F/8-5 (40 hours/week)
No weekends or holidays
In-patient hospital experience required
DUTIES:
Place medication and/or supply orders
Monitor purchases for contract compliance and accurate pricing
Maintain Inventory levels and monitoring areas of opportunity to reduce costs for the pharmacy
Maintain and present data for drug shortages to clinical staff, manager, and director on a weekly basis
May meet with sales reps (from vetted vendors) to review contracts, pricing, and savings opportunities
Run drug usage and drug cost analysis reports on medications to find less expensive pharmaceutical products and reduce costs.
Find suitable replacements for supplies and medications during shortages/backorders
Manage expired and recalled products. Submitting claims for shorted/damaged items
Responsible for accurate maintenance of 340B split billing software
Submit check requests for payment
Primary person responsible for TX Vaccines for Children – children compliance program
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associate’s degree in Business or related field required, two (2) additional years of experience in a specialized skillset with formal training may be substituted for Associate’s degree.
Licenses/Certifications:
Current Pharmacy Tech registration or Pharmacist intern registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy required. ACPE I.V Certification with completion of 40-hour course in I.V. ad mixture preferred.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
Five (5) years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred, with two (2) years experience in a specialized skillset preferred.
Must possess stro…
Title: Pharmacy Buyer – Greater Heights
Company: Memorial Hermann Health System
Location: Houston, TX
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