Pharmacy Purchaser
Job DescriptionPharmacy Purchaser About City of Hope City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy.
City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world.
Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.
AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's Best Hospitals in cancer by U.
S.
News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Illinois and Georgia.
Job Description:
Job OverviewPharmacy Purchaser is responsible for managing the pharmacy P2P process, including sourcing medications and other pharmacy products through appropriate channels, tracking drug inventory levels, managing the validation and processing of invoices, identifying and executing departmental cost savings opportunities, and collaborating with site level and Enterprise leadership.
Purchaser is responsible for maintaining DSCSA compliance and working with third parties to capture and store T3 information in accordance with federal law.
Collaboration with Directors of Pharmacy, Clinical Coordinators, and Corporate Pharmacy Team is essential to ensure best inventory operations are implemented consistently at their hospital location.
Responsibilities to include:
Ordering products and supplies through authorized vendors according to departmental directives and contractual agreements.
Responsible for the planning, coordination, improvement, and successful execution of all activities related to the pharmacy inventory Maintains relationships with outside vendors and wholesalers while properly representing COH's mission and vision.
Verifying, reconciling, tagging, and stocking products upon arrival.
Coordinates with other departments and disciplines within the hospital to maximize pharmacy representation related to drug inventory.
Working with IS to add new products into electronic health record and dispensing systems.
Managing decentralized inventory in automated dispensing cabinets or other inventory management systems.
Review of inventory to include monitoring of expiration dating, processing of returns, and maintaining par levels.
Managing expired medications and oversee the reverse distribution process.
Collaborating with Finance for all pharmacy invoices, purchase orders, and monthly inventory counts.
Handling drug recalls including documenting the event, quarantine the affected lots, and return the product.
Working with the PAP Team to ensure free drug gets to patients.
Working closely with manufacturers, Director of Pharmacy, and the corporate pharmacy team to manage shortages.
Coordinating the order and shipment of product for white bagging treatments and relays necessary information to other teams involved.
Reporting issues to manufacturers and requesting product replacement or reimbursement for faulty medications.
Adhere to the Mission, Vision and Values of company.
Job Responsibilities List the essential job responsibilities which are typically performed by this job and % of time spent on each:
Responsible for the planning, coordination, improvement, and successful execution of all activities related to the pharmacy inventory.
Maintains relationships with outside vendors and wholesalers while properly representing COH's mission and vision.
Regularly monitors drug shortages.
Continuously looks for available product that meets patient needs.
Coordinates with other departments and disciplines within the hospital to maximize pharmacy representation related to drug inventory.
Be familiar with, and adhere to company policies and procedures related to DSCSA federal law Skills, Education and Additional Information Please list required education, certification and skills needed to perform this job and any additional information that was not covered above:
EDUCATION/
Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.
g.
GED certification) required.
Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy purchasing experience required.
Minimum 3 years pharmacy experience with 1 year hospital pharmacy experience required.
Oncology pharmacy experience preferred.
Current Georgia Pharmacy Technician License required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Background in oncology pharmacy preferred.
Experience with EMRs and/or hospital computer systems.
Familiar with pharmacy technology.
Experience with drug management protocols and initiatives preferred.
Familiarity with the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
Demonstrated knowledge of patient safety goals relevant to the work environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of hospital variance reporting system and appropriate management procedures for unexpected occurrences.
Critical thinking and confidence in decision-making abilities are required.
Strong communication skills necessary, both written and verbal.
Promotes teamwork, nurtures relationships with others and is viewed positively by co-workers.
Supports the goals of the department.
Participates in department performance improvement.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Pay Range $20.
35 - $33.
52Placement within the identified pay range is based on individual and market factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials (including licenses and certifications), geographic location, market competition, skill set (including market availability of required skills), assigned/anticipated job tasks, and level of responsibility.
These factors are considered without regard to an individual's status as a member of any protect group pursuant to federal, state, and/or local law.
City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.
We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Visit:
Jobs.
cancercenter.
com to begin your journey.
Recommended Skills Clinical Works Communication Cost Reduction Critical Thinking Decision Making Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy.
City of Hope's translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world.
Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.
AccessHope, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope's specialized cancer expertise.
A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation's Best Hospitals in cancer by U.
S.
News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California, Arizona, Illinois and Georgia.
Job Description:
Job OverviewPharmacy Purchaser is responsible for managing the pharmacy P2P process, including sourcing medications and other pharmacy products through appropriate channels, tracking drug inventory levels, managing the validation and processing of invoices, identifying and executing departmental cost savings opportunities, and collaborating with site level and Enterprise leadership.
Purchaser is responsible for maintaining DSCSA compliance and working with third parties to capture and store T3 information in accordance with federal law.
Collaboration with Directors of Pharmacy, Clinical Coordinators, and Corporate Pharmacy Team is essential to ensure best inventory operations are implemented consistently at their hospital location.
Responsibilities to include:
Ordering products and supplies through authorized vendors according to departmental directives and contractual agreements.
Responsible for the planning, coordination, improvement, and successful execution of all activities related to the pharmacy inventory Maintains relationships with outside vendors and wholesalers while properly representing COH's mission and vision.
Verifying, reconciling, tagging, and stocking products upon arrival.
Coordinates with other departments and disciplines within the hospital to maximize pharmacy representation related to drug inventory.
Working with IS to add new products into electronic health record and dispensing systems.
Managing decentralized inventory in automated dispensing cabinets or other inventory management systems.
Review of inventory to include monitoring of expiration dating, processing of returns, and maintaining par levels.
Managing expired medications and oversee the reverse distribution process.
Collaborating with Finance for all pharmacy invoices, purchase orders, and monthly inventory counts.
Handling drug recalls including documenting the event, quarantine the affected lots, and return the product.
Working with the PAP Team to ensure free drug gets to patients.
Working closely with manufacturers, Director of Pharmacy, and the corporate pharmacy team to manage shortages.
Coordinating the order and shipment of product for white bagging treatments and relays necessary information to other teams involved.
Reporting issues to manufacturers and requesting product replacement or reimbursement for faulty medications.
Adhere to the Mission, Vision and Values of company.
Job Responsibilities List the essential job responsibilities which are typically performed by this job and % of time spent on each:
Responsible for the planning, coordination, improvement, and successful execution of all activities related to the pharmacy inventory.
Maintains relationships with outside vendors and wholesalers while properly representing COH's mission and vision.
Regularly monitors drug shortages.
Continuously looks for available product that meets patient needs.
Coordinates with other departments and disciplines within the hospital to maximize pharmacy representation related to drug inventory.
Be familiar with, and adhere to company policies and procedures related to DSCSA federal law Skills, Education and Additional Information Please list required education, certification and skills needed to perform this job and any additional information that was not covered above:
EDUCATION/
Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.
g.
GED certification) required.
Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum 1 year hospital pharmacy purchasing experience required.
Minimum 3 years pharmacy experience with 1 year hospital pharmacy experience required.
Oncology pharmacy experience preferred.
Current Georgia Pharmacy Technician License required.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Background in oncology pharmacy preferred.
Experience with EMRs and/or hospital computer systems.
Familiar with pharmacy technology.
Experience with drug management protocols and initiatives preferred.
Familiarity with the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
Demonstrated knowledge of patient safety goals relevant to the work environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of hospital variance reporting system and appropriate management procedures for unexpected occurrences.
Critical thinking and confidence in decision-making abilities are required.
Strong communication skills necessary, both written and verbal.
Promotes teamwork, nurtures relationships with others and is viewed positively by co-workers.
Supports the goals of the department.
Participates in department performance improvement.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Pay Range $20.
35 - $33.
52Placement within the identified pay range is based on individual and market factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, credentials (including licenses and certifications), geographic location, market competition, skill set (including market availability of required skills), assigned/anticipated job tasks, and level of responsibility.
These factors are considered without regard to an individual's status as a member of any protect group pursuant to federal, state, and/or local law.
City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences to our work -- and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.
We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.
Visit:
Jobs.
cancercenter.
com to begin your journey.
Recommended Skills Clinical Works Communication Cost Reduction Critical Thinking Decision Making Finance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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