Pharmacy Buyer jobs in San Diego, CA

This is a full time position, generally Monday through Friday. Must be flexible to travel to all five sites (Oceanside, Torrey Pines, Rancho Bernardo, Encinitas and Hillcrest).

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized.
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• 78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care.
• 95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023

Why join this team?

Scripps Health has five outpatient infusion centers (Hillcrest, Encinitas, Oceanside, Rancho Bernardo and Torrey Pines), offering chemotherapy services using the latest techniques to maximize effectiveness and comfort. As part of the Scripps Health pharmacy team, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians provide a broad range of clinical services at our sites and work collaboratively with physicians, nurses and other health care team members to deliver high-quality, efficient services to patients and staff. They enjoy a practice environment that offers state-of-the-art technology and innovative tools in a collaborative and supportive workplace. The Pharmacy Buyer will support all five infusion centers.

Responsibilities include:

• Procurement, receiving and inventory control of pharmaceuticals;
• Processing purchase orders and invoices;
• Maintaining contract files and for compliance with contracts;
• Respond to pharmaceutical recalls.
• Alert the Director of Pharmacy of changes in buying trends, including unusual use of drugs and use of new costly drugs.
• Capable of fully functioning under the Pharmacy Technician job description.
• Facilitates teamwork and good interdepartmental relationships.
>Collaborates with other health care disciplines and supports the needs of patients and families.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, staff, department and hospital information.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement.
• Performs other related functions as assigned.
• Responsible for performing basic pharmacy technician duties.
• Works under the supervision of registered pharmacists.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
  

Required Certification/Registration:

• California Board of Pharmacy Certification.
  
  

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

• Certification by a National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Purchasing experience
• Experience with analytics
• Minimum skills in word processing and spreadsheet software ability to use drug wholesaler online software.