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LCMC Health · 2 months ago

System Pharmacy Procurement Specialist (Pharmacy Tech)

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

LCMC Health is a community dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare. The System Pharmacy Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing drug procurement and inventory functions, ensuring timely delivery of medications and supplies, and maintaining cost efficiency in pharmaceutical operations.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedical

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Manages drug procurement and inventory functions for the pharmacy department under the direction of the senior management

Identifies and maintains potential cost savings by researching opportunities related to pharmaceuticals, blood products, radiology products, controlled substances, and IV solutions utilizing supply chain contracts as appropriate

Procures inventory at the best price using established procurement pathways in accordance with hospital policies and procedures

Maintains adequate inventory levels of medications and supplies to support the hospital's requirements

Executes inventory purchases, issues requisitions and/or purchase orders for pharmaceuticals and supplies, confirms order acknowledgements, and monitors fill rate for designated areas on a daily basis

Tracks and keeps abreast of all backorders

Schedules all routine orders to ensure timely delivery of medications and supplies, conducting research, follow-up, and problem resolution as required

Identifies and communicates with key vendors to place orders and resolve invoicing problems

Reconciles invoices and resolves discrepancies before processing paperwork for payment

Completes inventory management tasks necessary to ensure product is available for fulfillment of orders throughout daily operations

Addresses all drug recalls in a timely manner

Prepares drug recall reports on a timely basis

Oversees and conducts physical inventory and routine cycle counts in support of accurate reporting of inventory levels

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician CertificationInventory ManagementDrug ProcurementCost Savings AnalysisCommunication Skills

Required

3 years of experience in Institutional Pharmacy as a certified technician

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Associate's Degree Business

Certification Name: Pharmacy Technicians

Preferred

2 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy buyer

Completion of college courses in Material Management or Business desirable

Company

LCMC Health

LCMC Health is a provider of hospitals, medical centers & health centers for healthcare, medical diagnostics and treatment.

Founded in 2009

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.lcmchealth.org/

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