Pharmacy Buyer Infusion Center James Stockman Center Full-time

This Full-time Pharmacy Buyer position located at the James Stockman Cancer Center (Infusion) will work 80 hours bi-weekly Monday - Friday from 7a - 3:30p.

Job Summary:

The pharmacy buyer plays a critical role in supporting safe efficient and cost-effective medication management. This position is responsible for purchasing and maintaining inventory of medications and related supplies. Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health (FH) mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Essential Functions:

• Medication Procurement & Inventory Management
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels of medications
  • Place and track medication orders with wholesalers manufacturers and specialty distributors.
  • Monitor backorders shortages and allocation changes; communicate updates to pharmacy leadership and clinical teams.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards related to medication storage handling and documentation.
  • Adhering to internal purchasing processes including preparing purchase orders and checking package slips invoices for accuracy.
• Reporting & Data Management
• • Run routine and ad-hoc reports related to inventory levels usage trends purchasing activity and cost analysis.
  • Support budget monitoring by identifying variances high-cost items and opportunities for optimization.
  • Maintain accurate electronic records in pharmacy information systems inventory platforms and EMR module (as applicable).

• Medication Preparation Assistance
  • Assist with medication preparation during peak workload periods or staffing shortages.

Additional responsibilities for the pharmacy buyer responsible for infusion center includes medication queuing & workflow support.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational analytical mathematical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with pharmacy information systems and basic computer skills (including MS Word Excel).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced highly regulated environment with attention to detail.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• National pharmacy technician certification preferred.
• Registered Maryland Board of Pharmacy Technician required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in oncology or sterile compounding (if applying of infusion center)

Patient Contact

Performance of job does not require patient contact

Physical Requirements:

Medium Work Lifting up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 25 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds infrequently or up to 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion repeatedly places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Working Conditions:

A. Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category C NO exposure to blood or body fluids.

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Pharmacy Director or Pharmacy Manager depending on location

Disclaimer:

The content of this document reflects the general duties responsibilities minimum skills abilities and competencies necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an exhaustive detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.