Under general supervision of the Manager, Pharmacy Purchasing, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals and related supplies that are necessary for supporting pharmaceutical ...
Under general supervision of the Manager, Pharmacy Purchasing, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals and related supplies that are necessary for supporting pharmaceutical ...
Under general supervision of the Manager, Pharmacy Purchasing, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals and related supplies that are necessary for supporting pharmaceutical ...
Under general supervision of the Manager, Pharmacy Purchasing, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals and related supplies that are necessary for supporting pharmaceutical ...
Pharmacy Contact Sourcing Specialist - Full-Time Days - Detroit - Elijah McCoy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$20.25 - $26.25/hr
Supports the pharmacy purchasing office(s) within the Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Product Line, as a member of the Pharmacy Commodity Team within Henry Ford Health. Focuses on system pharmacy product ...
Pharmacy Contact Sourcing Specialist - Full-Time Days - Detroit - Elijah McCoy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$20.25 - $26.25/hr
Supports the pharmacy purchasing office(s) within the Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Product Line, as a member of the Pharmacy Commodity Team within Henry Ford Health. Focuses on system pharmacy product ...
Pharmacy Contact Sourcing Specialist - Full-Time Days - Detroit - Elijah McCoy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$20.25 - $26.25/hr
Supports the pharmacy purchasing office(s) within the Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Product Line, as a member of the Pharmacy Commodity Team within Henry Ford Health. Focuses on system pharmacy product ...
Pharmacy Contact Sourcing Specialist - Full-Time Days - Detroit - Elijah McCoy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$20.25 - $26.25/hr
Supports the pharmacy purchasing office(s) within the Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Product Line, as a member of the Pharmacy Commodity Team within Henry Ford Health. Focuses on system pharmacy product ...
Pharmacy Contact Sourcing Specialist - Full-Time Days - Detroit - Elijah McCoy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.75 - $24.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Supports the pharmacy purchasing office(s) within the Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Product Line, as a member of the Pharmacy Commodity Team within Henry Ford Health. Focuses on system pharmacy product ...
Pharmacy Contact Sourcing Specialist - Full-Time Days - Detroit - Elijah McCoy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$18.75 - $24.25/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Supports the pharmacy purchasing office(s) within the Henry Ford Health Pharmacy Product Line, as a member of the Pharmacy Commodity Team within Henry Ford Health. Focuses on system pharmacy product ...
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician -PRN Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $19.25/hr
... purchasing of supplies and medications. Functions in the role of OR Technician, ED Technician or Decentralized Pharmacy Technician • Job duties specific to hospital or infusion pharmacy includes ...
Inpatient Pharmacy Technician -PRN Battle Creek
Battle Creek, MI · On-site
$15.75 - $19.25/hr
... purchasing of supplies and medications. Functions in the role of OR Technician, ED Technician or Decentralized Pharmacy Technician • Job duties specific to hospital or infusion pharmacy includes ...
Pharmacy Buyer
Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site
Responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, and consistent purchase management of ... pharmacy satellite areas and ancillary departments. • Maintains and monitors wholesaler ...
Pharmacy Buyer
Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site
Responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, and consistent purchase management of ... pharmacy satellite areas and ancillary departments. • Maintains and monitors wholesaler ...
Pharmacy Buyer
Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site
Responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, and consistent purchase management of ... pharmacy satellite areas and ancillary departments. • Maintains and monitors wholesaler ...
Pharmacy Buyer
Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site
Responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, and consistent purchase management of ... pharmacy satellite areas and ancillary departments. • Maintains and monitors wholesaler ...
Pharmacy Buyer
Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site
Responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, and consistent purchase management of ... Places orders for main pharmacy, pharmacy satellite areas and ancillary departments. Maintains and ...
Pharmacy Buyer
Mount Pleasant, MI · On-site
Responsible for providing efficient, cost-effective, and consistent purchase management of ... Places orders for main pharmacy, pharmacy satellite areas and ancillary departments. Maintains and ...
Senior Manager, Purchasing
Southfield, MI · On-site
$141K - $177K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Leads the MRO Purchasing team for development and negotiation of complex supplier agreements while ... Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) This job is not eligible for relocation ...
Senior Manager, Purchasing
Southfield, MI · On-site
$141K - $177K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Leads the MRO Purchasing team for development and negotiation of complex supplier agreements while ... Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) This job is not eligible for relocation ...
Senior Manager, Purchasing
$141K - $177K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Leads the MRO Purchasing team for development and negotiation of complex supplier agreements while ... Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) This job is not eligible for relocation ...
Senior Manager, Purchasing
$141K - $177K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
Leads the MRO Purchasing team for development and negotiation of complex supplier agreements while ... Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) This job is not eligible for relocation ...
Pharmacy Technician - Fulltime - Lobby Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Pharmacy Technician - Fulltime - Lobby Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Pharmacy Technician - Fulltime - Lobby Pharmacy
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Pharmacy Technician - Fulltime - Lobby Pharmacy
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Pharmacy Technician - Contingent - Discharge Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Requires valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.
Pharmacy Technician - Contingent - Discharge Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Requires valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.
Pharmacy Technician - Fulltime - Lobby Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Requires valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.
Pharmacy Technician - Fulltime - Lobby Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Requires valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license.
Pharmacy Technician - 40 hrs/wk - Lobby Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Pharmacy Technician - 40 hrs/wk - Lobby Pharmacy
Detroit, MI · On-site
$17.25 - $21/hr
Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of ... Minimum of six (6) months of retail pharmacy experience preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES ...
Pharmacy Category Manager
Kalamazoo, MI · On-site
Support internal and external audits related to purchasing and trade functions. Who You'll be Working With: Pharmacy Category Manager will work closely with teams across Procurement, Finance ...
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Pharmacy Category Manager
Kalamazoo, MI · On-site
Support internal and external audits related to purchasing and trade functions. Who You'll be Working With: Pharmacy Category Manager will work closely with teams across Procurement, Finance ...
Pharmacy Technician
Detroit, MI · On-site
$16 - $29/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... Purchase Plan * Education Reimbursement * Employee Discounts * Employee Assistance Program ... Pharmacy and prescription data entry experience * National Pharmacy Technician Certification
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Pharmacy Technician
Detroit, MI · On-site
$16 - $29/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... Purchase Plan * Education Reimbursement * Employee Discounts * Employee Assistance Program ... Pharmacy and prescription data entry experience * National Pharmacy Technician Certification
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Pharmacy Technician
Saginaw, MI · On-site
$16 - $29/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... Purchase Plan * Education Reimbursement * Employee Discounts * Employee Assistance Program ... Pharmacy and prescription data entry experience Pay is based on several factors including but not ...
Pharmacy Technician
Saginaw, MI · On-site
$16 - $29/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
... Purchase Plan * Education Reimbursement * Employee Discounts * Employee Assistance Program ... Pharmacy and prescription data entry experience Pay is based on several factors including but not ...
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| Aspect | Pharmacy Purchasing | Pharmacy Inventory Management |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Procurement of medications and supplies | Monitoring and controlling stock levels |
| Responsibilities | Negotiating with suppliers, ordering medications | Tracking inventory, stock rotation, minimizing waste |
| Required Skills | Vendor relations, purchasing procedures | Inventory software, data analysis |
| Work Environment | Pharmacy supply departments, procurement teams | Pharmacy storage areas, stockrooms |
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Full-time
Posted 14 days ago
Henry Ford Health rating
7.0
Based on 565 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
The Pharmacy Buyer is a member of the Pharmacy Commodity Team within HFHS and supports the pharmacy purchasing office(s) within the HFHS Pharmacy Product Line. Under general supervision of the Manager, Pharmacy Purchasing, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for ordering pharmaceuticals and related supplies that are necessary for supporting pharmaceutical care within an integrated health system. Responsible for collaborating with the pharmacy purchasing office, wholesalers, vendors or other distribution agents and packaged goods for distribution. Responsible for collaborating with the Pharmacy Stockroom on inventory maintenance and ordering of required equipment and supplies. The Pharmacy Buyer works in collaboration with the Commodities Specialist on system product standardization initiatives, existing HFHS pharmacy business practices, contractual agreements, regulatory compliance, and vendor relations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for procuring pharmaceuticals and related supplies for the organization and ensuring compliance with procurement standards, procedures, policies, and agreements.
- Order pharmaceuticals and related supplies that are necessary for supporting pharmaceutical care within an integrated health system.
- Meet with pharmaceutical vendors, distributors and providers and ensure all pricing is accurately reflected and loaded for the system.
- Ensures all pharmacy requisitions received have been entered and purchase orders generated are fulfilled daily.
- Reviews and processes purchase requisitions that can include both expense and capital requests. Confers with requesters regarding specifications, delivery requirements, and other special needs.
- Process all invoices daily and ensure all expenses are according to system established and acceptable accounting practices.
- Resolves match/exception and rejection within guidelines established by management as it relates to dollar thresholds and days outstanding.
- Actively cross references non-formulary or non-inventoried item requests to defined formulary products and facilitates the addition of products to the inventory to drive overall utilization.
- Resolve discrepancies between receipts and purchase order requirements.
- Expedites back orders when necessary and verifies the acceptability of substitutes with requesters.
- Ensure compliance with pharmacy purchasing policies and regulatory standards, including, but not limited to The Joint Commission and 340b requirements as defined by the Health Resources & Services Administration.
- Process pharmaceutical returns with vendors as needed.
- Maintains standards related to the operations of the pharmacy purchasing office and pharmacy stockroom.
- Handles related internal and external customer concerns regarding orders pertaining to pharmaceuticals and related supplies.
- Sets inventory levels and places purchase orders as needed to replenish inventory needs.
- Assist with pharmaceutical recalls and investigate impact to internal and external customers of the pharmacy purchasing office.
- Collaborate and support the Commodity Specialist, local and system pharmacy purchasing team.
- Evaluate and respond to drug shortages and assess alternatives with appropriate stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the HFHS Drug Information team to ensure formulary compliance and appropriate medication management within the system.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associates Degree preferred.
- Minimum of one year experience involving medication procurement or medication inventory management in a health care setting required.
- Pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred.
- Knowledge and/or understanding of 340b is preferred.
- Strong computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- PeopleSoft experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES:
- Pharmacy Technician license from the State of Michigan preferred.
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Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from Primary and Preventative care, to Complex and Cpecialty care, Health Insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, Virtual care, Pharmacy, Eye care and other Healthcare retail. It is one of the Nation’s leading Academic Medical Centers, recognized for Clinical excellence in Cancer care, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Sports medicine, and Multi organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of Health Professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 Medical students, Residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most Diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.
Industry
Health care and social assistance
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Detroit, MI, US
Year founded
1915