Pharmacy Procurement Specialist

We are recruiting for a motivated Pharmacy Procurement Specialist to join our team!

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Department

Acute Care Pharmacy

Job Summary

Under general supervision, responsible for assisting and leading procurement activities, including availability, inventory management, and control of pharmacy purchases. Orders product using best possible source of procurement with the goal of achieving contract compliance across multiple purchase accounts and contracts. Responsible for working within 340B policy and with cooperation of 340B program and financial analysts. Researches backorders and locates substitute products as necessary. Establish and / or uses reports for reviewing procurement of pharmaceuticals. Orders controlled substances based on standard process for ordering and in compliance with DEA requirements.

Essential Functions :

• Ensures that the pharmacy is stocked with essential, formulary-approved pharmaceuticals, fluids, and supplies and performs all related purchasing duties (25%)
• Maintains cost effective inventory levels of all formulary drugs, fluids, and supplies based upon financial analytics reporting (20%)
• Complies with 340B requirements and policy as well as group purchasing contracts to ensure optimal cost-effectiveness of all purchases (15%)
• Reviews pharmacy stock for outdates, overstock, and proper storage on a routine basis to ensure the timely return of outdated items and / or recommended deletions from formulary based on movement of stock (5%)
• Management of large volume, floor stock medications, and automated dispensing cabinets as assigned (5%)
• Reviews drug shortages and escalates to pharmacy leadership as necessary (5%)
• Ensures that all orders are processed in accordance to pre-established guidelines, DHHA policies, and Federal and State Law (5%)
• Evaluates and corrects invoice discrepancies (5%)
• Ensures proper filing of purchase orders, invoices, and controlled substances forms in compliance with the needs of the department and regulatory agencies (5%)
• Uses and operates pharmacy equipment appropriately and when necessary (5%)
• Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to pharmacy technician operations, stocking, unit checks, and teaching of students / interns / resident (5%)

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Shift

Work Type

Regular

Salary

52,000.00 - $78,000.00 / yr

Benefits

Our Values

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

Salary : $52,000 - $78,000