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Pharmacy Buyer Intermediate 340B

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume.

Job Summary

This 1.0 FTE position will control daily operations related to drug supply ordering, documentation, logistics, and communication with our 340B Contract Pharmacy partners, home infusion partners, and outpatient partners.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

+ Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day

+ 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

This position will work with internal and external stakeholders to determine which drugs to order, order the supplies from our wholesalers, complete documentation, and coordinate logistics and timing of orders and shipments with our inventory teams and 340B Contract Pharmacy partners. They will also assist other 340B team members with oversight and analysis of 340B-related purchasing activity throughout University of Michigan Health, to identify issues and cost-saving opportunities.

+ Generate reports from several 340B Third Party Administrator software systems

+ Analyze data and combine spreadsheets to determine which drugs to order

+ Communicate with internal inventory team and external stakeholders to ensure optimal order contents, timing, storage, and logistics of inbound and outbound orders

+ Update Virtual Inventories within Third Party Administrator software systems

+ Maintain inventory tracking documentation

+ Assist inventory team with physical handling of drug supply on predetermined schedule

+ Generate and analyze reports from wholesalers and Third-Party Administrators to identify trends in purchasing activity across UM Health that might represent issues or opportunities for improvement in 340B capture

+ Outpatient shortage monitoring/maintenance

+ Home infusion daily purchasing

+ Primary coverage for outpatient buyer

+ Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications*

Associate Level Qualifications

+ Competency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Google Docs

+ Proven ability to effectively work with multiple stakeholders in a high-paced, dynamic ever-changing environment

+ At least 2 years pharmacy experience, preferably in purchasing/inventory or equivalent experience

+ Michigan Pharmacy Technician License (or able to obtain within 12 months).

+ Proficient communication, computer and basic mathematic skills are necessary

Intermediate Level Qualifications

+ All Associate Level Qualifications

+ Knowledge of purchasing platforms (wholesaler software, online ordering, pharmacy purchasing software and inventory software experience i.e. BD PLX, Omnicell, WAM, etc.

+ 3-5 or more years of relevant pharmacy purchasing or relevant experience

Desired Qualifications*

+ Ideal candidate will be patient-centered, adaptable to change, innovative, and willing to take on tasks/responsibilities with autonomy and creativity as we are a growing program, and the working environment will continue to change.

+ Experience working in 340B, including completion of 340B University and/or Apexus Certified Expert training.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This position will be a hybrid remote/on-site model.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

268307

Working Title

Pharmacy Buyer Intermediate 340B

Job Title

Buyer Intermediate

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Contracted Pharmacies

Posting Begin/End Date

9/05/2025 - 10/05/2025

Career Interest

Pharmacy

Purchasing