Pharmacy Buyer jobs in Wisconsin

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

1. Oversees all pharmacy inventory, prescription and non-prescription

• Independently handles all aspects of purchasing and purchasing compliance  
• Ensures best prices are obtained from all buying sources 
• Determines and maintains adequate inventory volumes 
• Maintains DSCSA requirements for transactions with other retail pharmacies 
• Audits invoices for potential returns and savings 
• Codes all pharmacy invoices  
• Oversees and maintains compliance with VFC program purchases 
• Coordinates pharmaceutical returns 
• Coordinates pharmaceutical outdate returns 

2. Pharmacy statistics and financial reporting

• Complete monthly billing statements and audits
• Reconciles credit card statements
• Completes reporting and billing for pharmaceutical item usage by department
• Completes chemotherapy billing reports
• Assesses quarterly reports for cost changes to ensure purchases are cost effective
• Assists with pharmacy financial activities and auditing including charging, billing and reporting
• Assist with pharmacy forecasting, reporting and operational metric tracking

3. Minor responsibilities

• Performs the work of a retail and hospital Pharmacy Technician as needed, including assisting pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications. 

Requirements

Education & Licensure:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within six (6) months of hire
• Must be registered in Wisconsin to work in a pharmacy at time of hire

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years Pharmacy Technician experience required
• Proficient use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, etc) and computer processing

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient written, communication and listening skills 
• Proficient time management, priority setting, and organizational skills 
• Able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified times 
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbal and written  
• Able to work cooperatively with medical center and pharmacy staff.  
• Able to work independently, handle frequent interruptions, adapt to changes in workload and work schedule, prioritize work, and think critically.  
• Able to response quickly to emergency requests.  
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service- assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.  
• Demonstrate ability to follow specific instructions and complete job accurately  

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

St. Croix Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

St. Health has been a healing force in the St. Croix Valley for over 103 years. We are a purpose-driven organization with a dedicated team committed to serving our patients and communities throughout the St. Croix Valley. This commitment is rooted in our mission, vision and values.

Mission

We help people live healthier, happier, and longer lives.

Vision

To transform from quality sick care to quality well care that is sustainable and affordable.

Values

People Centered, Trust, Innovation, and Growth.

Here at St. Croix Health we offer our employees with a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, vision and dental insurance
• 403b retirement program with employer match
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance options
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Wellbeing incentive program
• Free parking
• Employee prescription discount program

St. Croix Health is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in St. Croix Falls, WI dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier, and longer lives. St. Croix Health offers the services of 80 providers and 20 specialties with five community clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin all supported by a critical access hospital on the main campus in St. Croix Falls, just an hour northeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Nestled in the bluffs of the St. Croix River Valley, St. Croix Falls is the ideal place to work, live and play.