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Pharmacy Procurement Specialist

Emory Healthcare/Emory University

Atlanta, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Ambulatory Care, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Blood-Borne Pathogens, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Drug Products, Environmental Work, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Healthcare, Hospital, Infectious Diseases, Inventory Levels, LaTeX Typesetting, Legal, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Material Moving, Medical Waste, Medications, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Physical Demands, Product Reviews, Purchasing/Procurement, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Management, Record Keeping, Service Delivery, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Typing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
5 days ago


Overview



Shift: 8a-5:30p



Description

+ Responsible for maintaining sufficient levels of medications to meet the supply demands of all patient care areas, ambulatory clinics, and the pharmacy storage area, under the direction of Assistant Director for Pharmacy Procurement or Pharmacy Director Reviews current inventory levels of all products, orders drug-related products, reconciles and maintains records of all pharmaceuticals received. + Assists in assigning and updating inventory par levels based upon purchase history and usage. + Reports all drug shortages, temporarily out-of-stock items and difficult-to-purchase items to Drug Shortage Team. + Performs cost transfers to ambulatory clinics and other accounts, as applicable. + Interacts with vendors to secure cost effective, high quality products and services. + Coordinates the return and/or disposal of surplus and/or expired inventory. + Reviews requests for products and services to ensure accuracy, completeness, authorized signatures, and compliance with relevant policies. + Recommends measures to improve the quality or delivery of service to customers, and/or to reduce costs associated with the procurement. + Maintains required documentation for compliance with internal policies, procedures, SOPs, as well as state and federal rules and regulations. + Performs related responsibilities as required and completes assigned tasks in a timely manner. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Two years of college or equivalent combination of training and experience. + Two years of pharmacy purchasing or related experience or three years of experience in hospital pharmacy setting. + Positions within this classification may require previous hospital pharmacy purchasing experience. + Must maintain registration as a pharmacy technician with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. + CPhT certification through either PTCB or NHA and active Georgia Pharmacy Technician registration, or current enrollment in an accredited School of Pharmacy with a current Georgia Pharmacy Intern license. JOB REQUIREMENTS: This is a hourly position. Typically work 40 hours a week, including after hours, weekend and holiday coverage as necessary. Ability to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours or per discretion of Assistant Director for Pharmacy Procurement or Pharmacy Director. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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Division

_Emory Healthcare Inc._

Campus Location

_Atlanta, GA, 30345_

Campus Location

_US-GA-Atlanta_

Department

_EHI Pharmacy Purchasing_

Job Type

_Regular Full-Time_

Job Number

_167213_

Job Category

_Pharmacy_

Schedule

_8:30a-5p_

Standard Hours

_40 Hours_

Hourly Minimum

_USD $29.33/Hr._

Hourly Midpoint

_USD $34.86/Hr._ Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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