Pharmacy Buyer
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Pharmacy Buyer position is responsible
for completing a variety of activities related to the drug
procurement process which includes but is not limited to reviewing
medication purchase orders, assessing contract compliance,
identifying alternative product selections, and facilitating
procurement of pharmaceuticals and related supplies. This position
coordinates automated ordering systems and supports the efforts to
consolidate and promote economies of scale. Additional duties for
the Pharmacy Buyer position include conducting research and
analysis of providers, identifying alternative sources, resolving
supply issues with vendors, and ensuring all purchasing activities
are performed in accordance with purchasing policies and
procedures.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a
dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results.
- Collaborates with staff members and vendors to resolve
backorder issues and/or secure acceptable product substitution as
needed to achieve identified patient specific goals. Negotiates
with HM departments to utilize existing items as applicable.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in negotiations for pricing, terms, service,
additions to current contracts, and delivery of pharmaceuticals.
Monitors wholesaler performance and reports discrepancies to
recover lost monies.
- Receives, processes, and arranges timely payment for invoices
for all products acquired through pharmacy.
- Attends committee meetings as appropriate to disseminate
pertinent supply chain issues (i.e. P&T, MUFE, etc.).
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Evaluates the use of off-contract and/or non-formulary
purchases and ensures adequate justification exists for such
purchases. Reviews all drug orders to assure vendor selection
complies with optimal contractual advantages.
- Reviews RASMAS recalls on a daily basis and takes appropriate
actions accordingly.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of vendor contracts. Resolves
and notifies management of contract, purchasing, and/or supply
issues and opportunities.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reviews all drug orders and takes actions necessary to assure
vendor selection complies with optimal contractual advantages.
- Manages price changes and average wholesale price (AWP)
updates. Ensures orders match price quotations and price changes
are in accord with contract terms.
- Borrows and loans medications when stockouts occur. Prepares,
records and reconciles monthly required information of borrows and
loans with hospitals involved and routinely clears outstanding
balances.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Recommends
solutions in achieving departmental objectives. Self-motivated to
independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily
tasks.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works with wholesaler to manage automated ordering and
inventory control systems. Looks for opportunities to create
economies of scale and areas to streamline supply chain processes.
Assists with special projects to reduce costs and consolidate
processes.
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development as a Pharmacy
Buyer.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include:
GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full
completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Two years of college preferred
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Three years of relevant pharmacy and/or purchasing experience
- Experience in healthcare and working with vendor contracts
highly preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- LPHT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech - State Registration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Advanced level of knowledge of the procurement process
experience in a hospital or related field
- Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple
computer systems to include, but not limited to, word processing
software applications
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all
levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent
customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and
co-workersSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) YesON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* YesTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Sugar Land , Pharmacy Buyer, Healthcare , Sugar Land, Texas
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