Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator
 Salem Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Salem | |
| 81 Highland Avenue (Show on map) | |
 May 02, 2025 | |
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Summary
Responsible for the successful purchasing of pharmaceuticals across the entire clinic enterprise. This includes assuring adequate training of other pharmacy buyers. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Oversee the training of pharmacy buyers. -Manage the patient specific ordering and tracking process for ultra-high cost pharmaceuticals. -Reconciliation of the narcotic ordering discrepancies to assure high integrity narcotic ordering systems. -Assist in training departmental requestors. -Manage Pharmacy Purchasing activities to include workflow monitoring, Purchase Orders, order acknowledgments, order expediting, phone orders, and order processing in a timely and accurate manner. -Utilize the prime vendor's ordering system and be familiar with preparing orders through their web portal to assure best pricing. -Perform routine pricing negotiations, with existing suppliers, for the purchase of goods. -Seek cost reduction opportunities with new and existing suppliers. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Pharmacy Technician [State License] - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification [CPhT] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred Experience Pharmacy Inventory Control Experience 3-5 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Understanding of policies and procedures related to procurement activity. - Understanding of sound business practices and principles. - Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills. - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and interdepartmental staff. - Portray a professional demeanor with procurement team members, customers and vendors alike. - Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with a variety of professionals. Physical Requirements North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. | |