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- Maintains the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationship with vendor representatives, conducts business according to established principles and guidelines.
- Communicates supply chain status of issues to appropriate staff as required and drafts and edits written communication as applicable.
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- Works in concert with the sourcing teams that all updates are processed on a timely basis to facilitate an efficient procure to pay process.
- Collects, records, and deposits all Pharmacy monies; maintains revenue report of all monies collected.
- Responsible for NWH Cost Center Requisition Charges for all NWH Medical Practices that are under the hospital license in addition to reviewing requisition medication costs and updating monthly, as needed.
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- Participates in performance improvement activities and projects, as assigned by Pharmacy Leadership.
- Utilizes concepts of preventative maintenance, proper use, and cost-containment for any equipment used in the Pharmacy.
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Pharmacy Buyer - Newton, United States - Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)
Description
Job Summary:The Pharmacy Buyer procures sourced medications, equipment, and services for departments within the Newton Wellesley Hospital. This role plays a crucial part, as it supports Inpatient, Operating Rooms, and Ambulatory Clinics to purchase medications to disperse among the patients. The primary duties include serving as a single point of contact for vendors, process issues related to sourced items, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and more.
Responsible for all purchasing activities within the Department, including daily ordering, inventory control, price changes, remote purchasing functions, contract compliance, etc in excess of $20,000,000 in Pharmaceuticals and supplies.
Creates purchase orders (POs), reviews all invoices, and resolves any discrepancies with Mass General Accounts Payable (MGB A/P).
Maintains appropriate databases and process a variety of statistical reports.
Essential Functions:
• Assists Chief Pharmacy Officer (CPO) and Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer (ACPO) in an on-going analysis of drug expenditures and in preparing the forthcoming fiscal years' drug budget and maintains the NWH Pharmacy Department High-cost Medication Variance Tracking Smartsheet files.
Qualifications:
Education
• Completion of high school education or equivalent required
Experience
• 1+ year inventory control and pharmaceutical purchasing experience preferred
License/ Registration
• Registered Pharmacy Technician and Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) verified through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or exCPT required)
Knowledge and Skill
• Knowledge of Excel and Word required.
• Demonstrated evidence of: effective communication skills, ability to problem solve, ability to get along with others, ability to confront issues appropriately.
Physical Environment:
Physical Standards of Job Description:
• Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• N/A - not applicable
Basic activity being performed
C
F
O
R
N/A
Comments
Walking
X
Standing
X
Sitting
with back support
X
without back support
X
Reaching
Overhead
X
Forward
X
Lateral
X
Low
X
Stooping
X
Bending at waist
X
Crouching
X
Bending at knee
X
Kneeling
X
Climbing
X
Crawling
X
Twisting
X
Balance
X
Other:
Other:
Pushing Tasks by weight
5 lb
X
5-15 lb
X
15-40 lb
X
40-75 lb
X
75-100 lbs+
X
Pulling Tasks by weight
5 lb
X
5-15 lb
X
15-40 lb
X
40-75 lb
X
lbs+
X
Lifting Tasks by weight
5 lb
5-15 lb
15-40 lb
40-75 lb
75-100 lbs+
Sensory Requirements
Yes
No
Comments
Visual Activity
Close paperwork
X
VOI used
X
Color vision required
X
Visual monotony
Hearing Activity
Conversation
X
Monitoring Equipment
X
Telephone
X
Transcription
X
Background Noise
X
Sensory Discrimination
Hot/Cold
X
Sharp/Dull
X
The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.
