Pharmacy Purchasing Buyer

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Coordinates purchase of equipment, supplies, and other materials for assigned departments.  Responsibilities involving conducting price reviews, placing orders, and maintaining inventories and associated records.

Pharmacy – General:

1. Follows approved accounting practices
2. Obtains system PO and places vendor orders using approved processes.
3. Reviews facility orders in work que for compliance before submitting to vendor
4. Process vendor returns for credit using approved processes
5. Process vendor reimbursements using approved processes
6. Maintain inventory control practices in assigned pharmacy locations
7. Maintain document matching and filing system using approved processes
8. Maintain billing system using approved processes
9. Assists with drug recalls and maintains proper documentation of the recalled items
10. Assists with facility technical support and communication of inventory management related activities
11. Provides follow-up for all in-process duties, performs secretarial duties, and other assigned duties

REQUIRED:

1. Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Georgia and three (3) years Pharmacy Technician experience.
2. Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Exam recognized by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, coworkers, and others as necessary.
4. Knowledge and skill in the operation of personal computers and office equipment.