Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

 

In Conjunction with the Pharmacy Buyer II, under the leadership of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Buyer I maintains appropriate levels of medications and pharmaceutical supplies. Assures necessary storage requirements are met at all times and ensures the pharmacy inventory is kept up to date.

 

***Must be Licensed as a New Jersey Registered Pharmacy Technician****.

A day in the life of a Pharmacy Buyer I at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Process unused medications returned to the pharmacy.
• In conjunction with Buyer II, order and maintain proper pharmacy supplies
• Organize and maintain appropriate amounts of routinely stocked drugs and supplies.
• Place orders daily as needed to ensure proper levels of inventory to meet patient needs.
• Process received medications according to the established pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Monitor stock to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained at all times.
• Provide staff with a daily backorder listing; under the guidance of the clinical team devise alternate therapies when medications are not available.
• Separate out all medications and supplies that are defective, outdated or otherwise unusable to assure they are not released.
• Monitor for and report any suspicion of medication or product diversion or theft.
• Coordinate and maintain appropriate documentation of all products borrowed or loaned to other pharmacies within the HMH network. Reconcile replacements at the end of each month.
• Assist in monthly physical inventory.
• Complete other tasks and duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Typing and computer skills to utilize PC applications for purchasing.
• Integrity to work with Controlled Substances and items which could be diverted.

 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Prior experience with purchasing in health care (i.e. medication, DME)
• Understanding of drug products; e.g. generic/brand names or critical nature of medication needs.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Minimum rate of $25.77 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.