Job Information
Great River Health Systems Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist | 40 hours per week | Pharmacy in West Burlington, Iowa
Minimum Hiring Wage:
From $25.14 per hour
Job Details:
Scheduled: Monday - Friday day shifts
Job Description:
Purchasing, inventory, distribution and record keeping for medications for the Pharmacy Department, initiating purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, receiving and distribution of supplies, processing purchase requisitions, authorizing payment for wholesaler invoices, maintaining adequate inventory levels, providing inventory action and communication relative to shortages, recalls, alternative product source and selection. Serves as a resource person for product and vendor information, and group purchasing contracting. Collaborates with hospital departments as necessary for medication ordering, inventory, distribution and record keeping.
Qualifications:
Required Skills, Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy
Certified Technician
Effective Leadership, communication, and training skills
Minimum 5 years Pharmacy Technician Experience
Possesses knowledge of pharmacy information systems including but not limited to electronic drug dispensing technology.
Desired Skills, Education and Experience
Hospital Experience < 2 Years
Advanced purchasing experience in healthcare and/or with a healthcare provider preferred
Possesses knowledge of pharmacy information systems including but not limited to electronic drug dispensing technology
Benefits:
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
Paid time off (PTO)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Discounted cafeteria meals
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Service Recognition program
Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.