Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine's list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time's Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.
Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

Job Summary:

A Pharmacy Purchasing Agent is responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of medications and supplies within the pharmacy department, ensures appropriate turn over, limits medication and supply waste and balances purchasing as not to exceed budget requirements. Performs quarterly (and as required), in depth analysis of medication and supply usage to set maximum and minimum levels supporting healthy financial stewardship. Provide additional oversight of contract compliance with GPO. Continuously monitors for medication shortages and helps pharmacy leadership develop strategies for shortage mitigation. Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy and wholesaler/ manufacturer's representatives to ensure that the organization purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment that meet quality standards while minimizing costs. Additional duties include but are not limited to: receipt and review of daily medication and supply delivery, review and reconciliation of clinic medication/supply requests, tracking and submission of monthly interdepartmental billing to AP department, cycle counting of medications and supplies, daily maintenance of medication barcode and NDC integrity, perform daily review of recalls and expedient quarantine and document affected lots expediently, segregate and prepare expiring/recalled medications for return to manufacturer and/or reverse distributor, run and review reports daily in applicable inventory software systems, place medication and supply orders in a timely fashion, meet regularly with pharmacy leadership to present usage data, shortages and current states of department medication and supply inventory. Additionally, serves as a functional expert and provides operational guidance to technician peers.

A Pharmacy Purchasing Agent at Moffitt Cancer Center must have pharmacy technician certification in addition to being licensed as a Registered Pharmacy Technician by Florida Board of Pharmacy.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience with Inventory control and purchasing


• Experience with Cerner systems


• Experience with BD Logistics is preferred

Minimum Experience Required:

• 5+ years of work experience in Pharmacy/Supply Chain or related area

Minimum Skills/Specialized Training Required

• Microsoft Office Professional programs, Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe, etc.


• Pharmacy automation software and equipment and pharmacy wholesaler systems


• Effective processing, interdepartmental coordination, critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills and delegation with follow-up skills.


• Ability to learn new skills and technology


• Ability to work closely in a team environment


• Demonstrated conflict management, organization, and time management skills


• Ability to follow oral/written instructions and communicate effectively.

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of work experience in Pharmacy/Supply Chain or related area is preferred


• Sorian Cerner Systems

Equal Employment Opportunity

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