Pharmacy Technician Purchasing Specialist- Remote

Department:

38401 System Pharmacy - System Pharmacy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

First shift. Every 7th Sunday

Major Responsibilities:

• Completes remote purchases of medications from primary/secondary wholesalers and drop ship/direct manufacturer orders for several pharmacy inpatient, ambulatory clinic, and retail sites.
• Executes strategic pharmacy purchases in adherence with organizational contracts and departmental inventory optimization initiatives.
• Serves as a member of the drug shortage management team and will be a conduit to primary and secondary venders to navigate product acquisition during drug shortages.
• Purchases medications pursuant to the 340B Drug Pricing Program rules and regulations and ensures accurate purchasing and savings utilizing split-billing software.
• Communicates with site-based pharmacy personnel to ensure appropriate inventory replenishment and resolves inventory discrepancies.
• Manages pharmacy inventory transfers, interdepartmental billing, purchase orders, and invoice compliance.
• Completes other tasks as necessary.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 2 years, or
• Pharmacy Technician Certified (ExCPT) issued by the National Healthcareer Association needs to be obtained within 2 years.
• If working in WI: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, application must be submitted prior to start date.
• If working in IL: Registered as a Pharmacy Technician through Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, application must be submitted prior to start date with license obtained within 60 days of date of submission.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 3 years of experience in pharmacy. 3 years of pharmacy purchasing experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong mathematics skills
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
• Advanced knowledge of Pharmacy operations and Automation Systems (such as BD Logistics)
• Proficiency in the 340B Drug Pricing Program and completion of the Apexus 340B University On-Demand Modules

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Working conditions will be remote
• Home location must be within 1 hour of a designated hospital hub or a 24-hour hospital pharmacy site
• Must have fine motor manipulation of hands and wrists to use computer keyboard.
• Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million