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University Hospitals Health System Pharmacy Purchasing Agent - Central Fill in Beachwood, Ohio
Description Position Summary Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, performs all aspects of purchasing including the procurement of pharmaceutical and departmental supplies, administrative duties related to the purchasing function, provides recommendations for cost-saving measures, processes invoices for proper payment, inter-departmental charges, borrows and loans, and pharmaceutical transfers. Essential Functions Purchase all pharmaceutical products for the institution ensuring contract compliance Provides pharmaceutical acquisition services to non-pharmacy departments to meet their specific needs Achieves significant operational savings/efficiencies due to identification and implementation of procurement strategies Interface with Accounts Payable and Receiving to clear mismatches Participate in prudent and effective inventory management Purchase innovation is expected in an effort to yield improved non salary expenses Participation in UH System Pharmacy Buyer group Perform Pharmacy Technician II and other duties as needed Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity