Pharmacy Purchasing Associate

GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Position Details: Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: Pharmacy Overview of Position: Is responsible for the purchase of a wide variety of pharmaceuticals for the daily operation of Genesis HealthCare System. This involves working closely with vendors, clinicians, medical staff and management to obtain products that offer the greatest quality and value to GHS. ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Reviews Group Purchasing contracts and utilizes these contracts when feasible. Maintains current knowledge of GPO contract availability and status. 2. Utilizes 340b split billing software for purchasing product on the appropriate account. 3. Receives, returns and maintains appropriate stock levels for the organization and surgery center. 4. Maintains and updates preferred items with wholesaler for all accounts. Report any preferred item changes to the Pharmacy IT Team. 5. Validates medication barcodes and send cost/scanned details to the Pharmacy IT Team. 6. Recommends new products/substitutions and presents them to the appropriate manager. 7. Provides product information for new formulary items that need added to the Epic Medication List. 8. Performs value analysis on products and provide cost saving documentation. 9. Monitors usage and adjust stock levels appropriately. 10. Conducts financial analysis of benefits involved in the selection of product including the impact on existing contracts, service quality and delivery. 11. Resolves vendor invoice discrepancies to appropriate individuals. 12. Sources requisitions to purchase orders based on need. 13. Reviews backorders and follows up on the status of outstanding orders. 14. Orders Consignment Inventory as needed based on usage and complete monthly Consignment Inventory report for wholesaler. 15. Makes Labels/Unit-dose items that need to be barcoded or individually packaged through the Medi-Dose program. 16. Performs quarterly unit inspections of all medications in the CII Safe and the pyxis units at GSC. 17. Process drug boxes and bulk charges medications documented on Anesthesia Records. 18. Reviews shortage Inventory levels and report shortage products to appropriate staff. 19. Matches direct Invoices with packing slip and maintain ASN's for DSCSA requirements. 20. Adheres to standards for cost effectiveness to insure the highest quality of goods provided for maximize value. 21. Stays abreast of current developments, trends, innovations and opportunities in all areas of responsibility. 22. Demonstrates good lines of communication with Pharmaceutical Reps to keep abreast of new products, product availably and contracted items. 23. Assists in conducting annual physical inventory for all pharmaceuticals on hand. 24. Orders, receives and transfers controlled substances in a manner that is compliant with state and federal regulations. QUALIFICATIONS 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Certified Pharmacy Technician. 3. Three (3) years of experience in Purchasing or related field. 4. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation, conflict resolution and investigative skills. 5. Demonstrated excellence with listening, verbal and written communication skills. 6. Ability to provide outstanding customer service while maintaining a communicative relationship with customers. 7. Ability to handle multiple projects, and work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment. 8. Excellent computer skills and knowledge of computer software, including programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc. PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone. • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Works in an office environment. 2. Employee has requirements to travel to various locations 3. Answers telephone calls, uses personal computer and other business machines extensively, which requires finger dexterity. 4. Individual bends, reaches, pushes and pulls file drawers to file records and reports. 5. Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 6. Vision abilities required include up-close vision. Peripheral vision, dept perception and the ability to adjust focus. 7. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required. This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent. Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality healthcare. Genesis HealthCare System is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Zanesville, Ohio. The system includes a not-for-profit hospital, Genesis Hospital, in Zanesville, an extensive network of more than 300 physicians and multiple outpatient care centers throughout the region. Genesis is the largest healthcare provider in its six-county region of southeastern Ohio, which includes Muskingum, Morgan, Perry, Coshocton, Noble and Guernsey counties. Genesis provides a higher level of service than what is typically found in a community of its size including open-heart surgery, trauma care, a Level II special care nursery, neurosurgery and comprehensive cancer services. This level of care has established Genesis as a primary referral center for much of the region. In addition to traditional hospital services, Genesis offers a broader range of services through its affiliated organizations, which serve as Genesis' partners to extend care far out into the community. Our steadfast commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate patient care is recognized throughout the country with numerous awards and accreditations. We are proud of our rich history of serving the community and vow to continue the tradition of healing and caring with compassion, trust, innovation and excellence.