• Pharmacy Buyer

    Saint Luke's (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Description​

    Saint Luke’s North Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, is currently hiring a **Pharmacy Buyer** . Under the supervision of a pharmacist, this role is responsible for a wide range of purchasing duties, including electronic drug procurement, receiving and processing orders, managing charge-credit transactions, and engaging with pharmaceutical representatives. The Pharmacy Buyer ensures the procurement of medications and supplies aligns with departmental standards and Saint Luke’s Health System (SLHS) policies.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Review and analyze purchasing documents to determine departmental needs, specifications, quantities, and delivery timelines.

    + Maintain cost-effective purchasing practices, identifying appropriate alternatives for medications affected by shortages, backorders, or high cost.

    + Place direct drug and supply orders with pharmaceutical vendors, including occasional negotiation on pricing and delivery terms.

    + Collaborate with the primary wholesaler to ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions.

    + Notify supervisor and pharmacy staff of critical drug shortages and backorders in a timely manner.

    + Resolve invoice discrepancies related to pricing or quantities received, and process returns for damaged or incorrect shipments.

    + Coordinate the removal and return of recalled pharmaceutical products.

    + Stay up-to-date on regulations related to the 340B Drug Pricing Program and implement necessary changes to maintain compliance (for eligible facilities).

    Job Requirements

    Applicable Experience:

    3-5 years

     

    Pharmacy Technician - Various

    Job Details

    Full Time

     

    Swing (United States of America)

     

    _The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

     

    Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.