Pharmacy Buyer II

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

This position will help coordinate and operate the Pharmacy Services purchasing department including generating purchase orders, procurement of pharmaceuticals, pharmacy equipment and supplies;maintaining regulatory record keeping and program requirements: inventory management- including 340Brequirements and other federal and state programs, proper storage, security and distribution of products.

This class is distinguished from Pharmacy Department Purchasing Agent by the inclusion of purchasing and billing responsibilities for Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Nursing Units, and other Pharmacy orgs.

Function/Duties of Position

• Assist Pharmacy Department across multiple orgs with purchasing ofpharmaceuticals, pharmacy supplies; generating purchase orders whilefollowing buying guidelines, contract requirements and policies andprocedures.

• Purchasing, distribution, and invoicing of medications to OHSU non-Pharmacy sites (eg. Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Nursing Units)

• Assist with other pharmacy processes including but not limited to productreturns, billing discrepancies, timely invoice processing, direct purchasingrecords, phone inquiries, borrow/loan, CSOS record keeping requirements.

• Accommodate each pharmacy equipment needs by obtaining quotes,negotiating pricing,generating

  purchase orders, tracking and appropriaterecord keeping/Oracle processing.

• Process Internal Billing System (IBS) transactions as appropriate for OHSUcustomers (i.e. Outpatient Clinics, Inpatient Nursing Units, and otherPharmacy orgs)

• Support inventory management within inventory system while supportingoptimization of purchasing practice, monitoring and managing inventorylevels.

• Collaborate with pharmacy services department with equipment delivery,asset tag management, decommissioning equipment, equipment repair,storage and other similar tasks or projects.

• Collaborate with Pharmacy Services finance department with budgetaryinformation; ensuring correct recording of purchasing and maintain opencommunication and reports that impact budget.

• Manage over 300 pharmaceutical Vendor accounts and develop associatedPOs for the purchase of medications and pharmaceutical supplies acrossOHSU

• Other Duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related fieldAND
• One (1) yearof relevant experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Practice and USP 797 equipment needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Additional Details

• This position must deal with situations on a daily basis with a high degree of intensity. In addition, withinthe health care setting there can be lack of control of the work pace, interruptions and external factors thatwill dictate work load and pace.
• Physical activities- standing, walking stopping or crouching, reaching, lifting, talking and hearing
• Visual- Clarity of vision at 20 feet and 20 inches or less. Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharpfocus
• Physical demands- Ability to handle 1-10 pounds by hand continuously; ability to lift case goods up to 40 lbs.
• Equipment- telephone, copier, fax, personal computer/terminal, common application software

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu