Sr. Pharmacy Buyer - Charge Analyst

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CORE JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Buyer- Charge Analyst coordinates the medication procurement process, and oversees and maintains appropriate inventory stock levels. The incumbent also monitors procurement related paperwork and ensures appropriate dating of medications.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Procures and conducts inventory control of pharmaceuticals.

• Alerts senior managing staff of changes in buying trends, including any unusual use of drugs and use of new costly drugs.

• Purchases all pharmaceuticals for the assigned facilities.

• Receives and verifies shipments from vendors and suppliers.

• Participates in continuous quality improvement.

• Keeps abreast of contract changes and prepares vendor shipment returns.

• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of drugs and supplies while staying within established budgets.

• Coordinates disposal of all expired medications.

• Prepares department for annual inventory, including updating shelf labels, inventory supply forms, and databases.

• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Communicates shortages of medication or changes in medication stock availability.

• Maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H8