Description
Introduction
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacy Buyer I today with HCA Florida Mercy Hospital.
Benefits
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Pharmacy Buyer I. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
Job Summary and Qualifications
As the Pharmacy Buyer, you will be responsible for managing the hospital pharmaceutical inventory process, which includes purchasing, stocking, and inventory optimization. This role will also assist in training staff on inventory handling and overseeing workflow in the pharmacy when the tech supervisor or pharmacy manager is unavailable.
What you will do in this role:
- You will make purchasing decisions while complying with budget limitations and achieving a maximum inventory turnover rate.
- You will ensure the timely communication for medication shortages or changes in medication stock availability.
- You will assist with the maintenance of database and/or paperwork on medication recalls.
- You will work with the pharmacy director to identify drug cost variances on a monthly basis and develop action plans.
- You will run bid compliance checks and make recommendations for formulary changes as necessary.
- You will provide leadership and perform physical inventory counts during inventory and cycle counts.
What qualifications you will need:
- High School graduate or GED is required.
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or Supply Chain Logistics is preferred.
- 3+ years of inpatient pharmacy technician experience is required.
- 2 years of hospital pharmacy buyer experience is preferred.
- National Certification (CPhT) is required.
- Active Registered Pharmacy Technician with the state Board of Pharmacy is required.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Buyer I opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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