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University of Michigan HomeMed Pharmacy Buyer in Ann Arbor, Michigan
HomeMed Pharmacy Buyer
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Summary
This position will work primarily located at the Pharmacy Consolidation Center in Dexter MI. The individual will be is responsible for the purchasing and inventory functions for HomeMed pharmacy with a focus on enteral services. Yet this position will also include ordering of medications from wholesaler and manufacturers, processing procurement requests from colleagues, discussing and resolving patient-specific requests, and assisting with mitigation of enteral shortages. Other responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels to ensure accuracy, properly managing outdated products, investigating, and facilitating recalls, managing shortages, meeting with sales representatives, stocking shelves, processing invoices, and physically performing inventory reconciliation. Responsible for contributing to the evaluation of contracts and contract pricing, identifying potential for cost containment and cost savings, preparing area activity and financial metrics for data reporting .
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*
Complete inventory management tasks necessary to ensure product is available and ready to be selected for fulfillment of orders throughout daily operations.
Procure inventory at the best price using established procurement pathways
Analyzes quotations received, selects, or recommends suppliers, and schedules deliveries.
Obtains certifications of delivery and conducts check against order.
Checks and approves invoices for orders placed
Contribute to patient safety by ensuring product is in date, of validated pedigree, and stocked in accordance with high alert, look-alike, sound-alike, and hazardous substance handling procedures and/or practices.
Complete all product receiving functions and financial reconciliation for inventory procured in an accurate and timely manner.
Process all inventory returns in accordance with federal, state, and health system rules and regulations.
Communicate all product shortages; work effectively and collaboratively to resolve product shortages with safe and efficacious substitutions / alternatives.
Responsible for contributing to the evaluation of contracts and contract pricing, identifying potential for cost containment and cost savings, preparing area activity and financial metrics for data reporting.
Develops and maintains necessary records and files for efficient operation.
Other Related Duties:
Complies with all University of Michigan Health System and departmental standards and expectations.
Supports the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes at Home Care Services.
Collaborate and communicate with coworkers effectively through direct interaction with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, nurses and dietitians, other home care service technicians and Home Care Services (HCS) staff.
Maximize work efficiency using computers and other technologies as evidenced by proficient skill in accessing and entering accurate information necessary to perform job functions.
Maintain & contribute to accurate, updated, and comprehensive inventory software files.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary information by observing legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Adhere to alternating shift, day, weekend, and holiday rotation work assignments.
Maintain competency in all job functions and remain competent to provide cross coverage for other warehouse / shipping functions routinely performed by pharmacy technicians.
Participate in the preparation of periodic financial, regulatory, activity & quality assurance reports.
Participates in department committees and work teams as assigned.
Supports the department's commitment to continuous improvement activities and principles through positive and respectful contribution in all problem-solving and change processes at Home Care Services.
Assumes responsibility for personal growth and development and maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing education and in-service classes.
Will comply with all work schedule requirements including shift assignments within any 24-hour period and any day of the week regardless of weekend, holiday, or other calendar recognitions.
Will participate in on-call, 24-hours, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, when assigned.
Will comply with all licensing requirements for working in a pharmacy regardless of the state in which the license is held by HomeMed. For example: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, or any other state within the Continental U.S.
Will perform any duty, task or activity delegated by pharmacist.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
Valid State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License
0-2 years of inventory/purchasing experience
One year of experience as a pharmacy technician
Desired Qualifications*
A minimum of one year of experience in home care with a demonstrated knowledge of regulations, standards, and guidelines applicable to home care pharmacies.
A minimum of two years of experience in the health care field and/or equivalent experience as a pharmacy technician
A minimum of two years of experience in inventory management
Computer / keyboard data entry skills and experience
Knowledge of medical terminology
Forklift Operation certification
Licensure & Certification
The State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) requires all Pharmacy Technicians to be licensed. Newly hired pharmacy technicians must obtain a valid Michigan Pharmacy Technician License on or before their hire date. This can include a Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician License or a Temporary Michigan Pharmacy Technician License. If a technician obtains a Temporary Michigan Pharmacy Technician License, they must obtain a Full Michigan Pharmacy Technician License within 1 year of hire date or before the Temporary Michigan Pharmacy Technician License expires, whichever is sooner, in order to maintain employment. The Michigan Medicine Department of Pharmacy Services can provide coaching and additional information to support Technicians to become certified and licensed. Please visit the Michigan LARA website for more information about Pharmacy Technician licensing: http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-72600_72603_27529_27548-340669--,00.html
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday as well as rotating weekends and holidays. Routine shift hours are normally from 8:00am - 5:00pm (shift hours could have some flexibility and potentially be changed based on the operational needs).
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
251125
Working Title
HomeMed Pharmacy Buyer
Job Title
Pharmacy Buyer
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM HomeMed Pharmacy Infusion
Posting Begin/End Date
7/02/2024 - 8/31/2024
Career Interest
Pharmacy
Purchasing
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