Pharmacy Buyer

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Pharmacy Buyer to support pharmacy operations by managing medication inventory, purchasing pharmaceuticals, and ensuring accurate receipt and documentation of drugs. This role plays a critical part in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting sterile compounding processes, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and experienced in pharmacy purchasing or technician functions, with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor centralized and decentralized pharmacy inventory levels

• Order pharmaceuticals through internal purchasing systems and prepare purchase orders

• Verify packing slips and invoices for accuracy against received medications

• Ensure all purchasing documentation is processed accurately through Accounts Payable

• Maintain sterile compounding competency per pharmacy standards

• Communicate clearly and professionally with pharmacy staff, vendors, and leadership

• Provide accurate and timely written and electronic documentation in accordance with policies

• Proactively identify and resolve inventory or purchasing issues

• Demonstrate consistent professionalism and adherence to pharmacy practice standards

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• Pharmacy Technician education (preferred)

Experience

• Previous pharmacy technician experience (required)

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician (required)

• National pharmacy technician certification (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Strong math and attention-to-detail skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift pharmacy supplies as required

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed

• Frequent concentration on detail and sustained attention

• Potential exposure to hazardous drugs, chemicals, blood/body fluids, and other pharmacy-related risks

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative pharmacy team environment

• Opportunity to play a key role in medication supply and patient safety

• Stable, non-exempt position within a healthcare setting

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.