Sr. Pharmacy Buyer, Full Time at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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The Sylvester - Pharmacy at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Pharmacy Buyer, Full Time position.

Under the supervision of the Senior Pharmacy Buyer and Pharmacy Management, the Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for the management of the 340B drug discount program, including oversight of the drug purchasing, inventory processes, dispensing patterns, monthly reporting on savings opportunities, split billing software management, and all areas of the program compliance. the Pharmacy Buyer collaborates with the pharmacy leadership team to plan, organize and operate the department and satellites to achieve organizational goals, meet customer needs and assure high quality services and products.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS:

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  Manage drug selection, procurement, inventory control, and coordinate 340B program

  
  


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  Maintain pharmacy and 340B system database to reflect changes in the drug formulary or product specifications

  
  


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  Purchases all pharmaceuticals for the assigned facilities.

  
  


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  Manage purchasing, receiving and inventory control processes. Continuously monitor product min/max levels to effectively balance product availability and cost efficient inventory control. Assure appropriate safeguards and system integrity.

  
  


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  Assist with quarterly 340B audits or assists with these audits if to be performed by compliance/internal audit

  
  


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  Perform biannual inventory and monthly cycle counts

  
  


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  Assure compliance with the 340B program requirements of qualified patients, drugs and locations

  
  


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  Assure the institution is achieving maximum utilization of 340B pricing through full participation in all qualified areas with all applicable products to ensure optimal cost savings returns throughout the institution

  
  


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  Review and refine monthly 340B cost savings report detailing purchasing, and replacement practices, as well as dispensing patterns.

  
  


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  Coordinate 340B procurement/reporting processes with non-pharmacy departments as deemed necessary

  
  


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  Monitor ordering processes, integrating most current pricing from wholesaler

  
  


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  Analyze invoices, shipping and inventory processes

  
  


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  Works collaboratively with a broad cross section of managers, professionals and technical staff withing and outside of the organization to achieve results

  
  


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  Validate 340B qualifications in conjuction with finance and the 340B managers

  
  


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  Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Pharmacy Buyer and/or Pharmacy Management

  
  


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  Ensure oversight of the Asst. Buy

  
  


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  Keeps abreast of contract changes and prepares vendor shipment returns.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Coordinates disposal of all expired medications.

  
  


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

  
  


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  Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

  
  


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  Communicates shortages of medication or changes in medication stock availability.

  
  


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  Maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.

  
  


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  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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H8 Apply Now