Pharmacy Buyer, OHARI Pharmacy (Full-Time)

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Position Summary
Where You’ll Work (and Why You’ll Love It!)
Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adults, adolescents and children, with specialty programs in stroke, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation. A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies covering a full range of orthopedic and neurological conditions. The facility has all-private rooms, three therapy gyms outfitted with the latest technology (e.g., weight-assisted treadmill, robotics for training in arm/hand coordination and walking, and communication-assistance technology), a simulated apartment, and an expansive outdoor space for additional therapeutic activity. Outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence.
A Day in YOUR Life as a Pharmacy Buyer
The Pharmacy Buyer maintains appropriate inventory levels of all drugs/supplies stocked. Also makes major decisions in purchasing while complying with budget limitations and achieving a maximum inventory turnover rate.
Location:
Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute
1300 Hempel Ave, Ocoee, FL
Schedule: Full-Time (Days)
Responsibilities
• Assists in the development and awarding of bids and contracts; determines most cost effective vendor for daily pharmaceutical ordering.
• Oversees receiving, storage, borrowing and return of medications.
• Accurately prepares billing documentation for accounting; maintains data files on all negotiated contracts, purchase orders, invoices and receivers.
• Performs the basic buyer procedures required by the assigned area and consistent with Orlando Health policy and procedures.
• Locates manufacturer “back order” and “temporary out” items from most cost effective vendors, and keeps staff informed.
• Responsible for preparing expense reports when requested.
• Demonstrates knowledge and functionality of wholesaler and Lawson computer systems.
• Responsible for end of month transfer process.
• Functions as a Pharmacy technician when required.
• Coordinates disposal of all expired medications.
• Evaluates all non-formulary requests before bringing a non-formulary item into their facility.
• Maintains and replenishes 340B inventory separately from regular inventory.
• Maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.
• Maintains database and paperwork on all medication recalls.
• Prepares department for annual inventory updating shelf labels, inventory supply forms, and databases as needed.
• Is the overall coordinator/manager of the annual inventory process which includes the review of the inventory for errors and completion of the inventory including but not limited to all necessary paperwork and spreadsheets.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Networks with other Pharmacy buyers, managers, vendors, local hospitals, and pharmaceutical sales representatives.
• Attends meetings and in-services.
• Assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Completes all mandatory education required by Orlando Health.
• Functions as back up to Controlled Substance Specialist, Pyxis System Specialist, and Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance Specialist when required.

Qualifications
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 Years inventory control related experience
• Must be currently registered with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy, renewed every two years.

Benefits Beyond the Expected
Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
Orlando Health team members enjoy:
• Benefits that begin on Day 1
• Four (4) weeks paid parental leave
• Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program
• Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs

The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us!