Pharmacy Buyer jobs in Ankeny, IA

The Pharmacy Buyer ensures adequate levels of drugs and supplies are available in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and that purchases do not exceed budget. Liaisons between buyers and manufacturer's representatives to ensure that the organization purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment that meet quality standards while minimizing costs. Being a Pharmacy Buyer requires certification as a pharmacy technician and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy. Requires a high school diploma. In addition, Pharmacy Buyer typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. Pharmacy Buyer's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Pharmacy Buyer
  • MercyOne
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Employment Type:
    Full time
    Shift:

    Description:

    What you will do:

    • Serve as a liaison with physicians, nursing and/or departments for communication regarding controlled substance transactions, documentation and discrepancies.
    • Maintain controlled substance records and ensure accurate billing to patients/departments.
    • Develop and implement protocols for controlled substance distribution and tracking. Deliver/restock and monitor expirations of controlled substances and non-scheduled medications in the narcotic boxes and automated dispensing cabinets located in surgical areas where general anesthesia is provided.
    • Perform physical inventory of controlled substances as assigned.
    • Research controlled substance discrepancies and report unresolved discrepancies to Pharmacist-in-Charge.
    • Label and repackage bulk medications into unit dose system and maintain necessary records pertaining to repackaging.
    • Monitor controlled substance expiration dates in the inpatient pharmacy inventory.
    • Communicate/work with the Inventory/Automation/IS coordinators to resolve inventory supply issues.

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or GED.
    • Typing and computer skills.
    • Registered or eligible to register as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners.
    • Certified Pharmacy Technician
    • 3 – 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience desirable

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  • 2 Days Ago

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Part-time Pharmacy Technician
  • NuCara Pharmacy
  • Ames, IA PART_TIME
  • NuCara Pharmacy is a dynamic community pharmacy serving patients in Texas, Iowa, North Dakota, and Minnesota. At NuCara, we prioritize one-on-one patient counseling and medication management with the ...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Ravago Americas
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • Purpose of Role: Responsible for the primary support of one or more assigned business managers Key Areas of Accountability: Actively manages inventory of assigned products Unlimited buying authority f...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Chief Buildings
  • Fort Dodge, IA FULL_TIME
  • Chief Buildings is currently seeking a Buyer. The Buyer is responsible for maintaining a smooth flow of raw material, components, resale, and services to our company. This is accomplished in part by r...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Buyer
  • Wells Fargo
  • Des Moines, IA FULL_TIME
  • About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Buyer who will serve as the category lead for end user computing equipment, which includes working closely with preferred suppliers for Procure to Pay lifecyc...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Buyer
  • Linde plc
  • Ankeny, IA FULL_TIME
  • Buyer24000391 Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. is seeking a Buyer to join our team located in Ankeny, IA. The Buyer is responsible for supporting the purchase of equipment and or parts from a predetermined ...
  • 27 Days Ago

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0 Pharmacy Buyer jobs found in Ankeny, IA area

Ankeny is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States and home to Des Moines Area Community College. Ankeny is a rapidly growing suburb just north of Des Moines, Iowa's capital city. Ankeny covers approximately 33 square miles and has a population estimated at 54,598 after a special census conducted in 2015. This census also estimated the city's growth at 5 persons per day. The U.S. Census Bureau recently named Ankeny the fastest growing city in the Midwest and the 4th fastest growing city in the United States. Ankeny is the 9th largest city in Iowa and the 3rd largest in Polk County. The po...
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Income Estimation for Pharmacy Buyer jobs
$49,666 to $60,628
Ankeny, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago