Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator MGH

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Job Summary

Summary

Responsible for ensuring that all medications and supplies used or dispensed by the pharmacy are properly purchased stocked and stored.

Does this position require Patient Care No

Essential Functions

- Manage Pharmacy Purchasing activities including workflow monitoring Purchase Orders order acknowledgments order expediting phone orders and order processing in a timely and accurate manner.
-Utilize the prime vendors ordering system and consistently prepare orders through their web portal to secure the best possible pricing.
-Analyzes the drug recall process and communicates the recall to the Supply Chain Manager.
-Place orders close purchase orders open POS when shipments are delayed or received impartially; monitor turn and adjust par levels to maximize freshness while minimizing out-of-stocks.
-Recognizes communicates and escalates supply chain and inventory management critical path and/or timeline concerns in a timely manner.
-Manage the patient-specific ordering and tracking process for ultra-high-cost pharmaceuticals.
-Coordinates transportation shopping and warehousing activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of products.
-Coordinate and return products to stock receipt and delivery as applicable.
-Ensure compliance with all ordering and receiving regulations.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required and Bachelors Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Pharmacy Technician State License - Generic - HR Only required Pharmacy Technician Certification CPhT - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required

Experience
Pharmacy Supply Chain Experience 3-5 years required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of policies and procedures related to procurement activity.
- Understanding of sound business practices and principles.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) interpersonal and professional interactive skills.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers customers management and interdepartmental staff.
- Portray a professional demeanor with procurement team members customers and vendors alike.
- Works under constant time deadlines.
- Occasionally exposed to infectious disease and to possible carcinogenic mutagenic and sensitizing medications.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Hybrid

90 Blossom Street

40

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly

Grade

5

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