Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Pharmacy Buyer? At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Buyer like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy Purchaser is responsible for managing the pharmaceutical inventory in the hospital including purchasing pharmaceuticals and related products, oversight of receipt and stocking, and optimization of pharmacy inventory. Record invoices in purchase order log. Maintain required records for internal audit. Ensure that contract items are purchased when available. The Purchaser will assist the individual in charge of automation with respect to Automated Dispensing Cabinet inventory management, including the maintenance of controlled substance inventory and handling the request for an addition of new items to the pharmacy inventory. May be required to work at Ocala Regional Medical Center, West Marion Community Hospital, and/or The Free Standing Emergency Departments as needed.

Essential Duties:

• Under the supervision of Director of Pharmacy, will participate in all activities of the pharmacy department that involve the inventory management of drugs, medication storage areas and department related supplies. The position functions in accordance with standard written policy & procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations.

• Establishes and maintains appropriate inventory levels of drugs/supplies. Makes decisions in purchasing while complying with budget limitations, and achieving a maximum inventory rate.

• Communicates in real time shortages of medications or changes in medication stock availability.

• Oversees receiving, storage, and return of medications to the Pharmacy wholesaler.

• Maintains invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.

• Process wholesaler invoices for payment by accounts payable according to Policy and Procedures.

• Coordinates and documents disposal of all expired medications.

• Assists with paperwork on medication recalls.

• Prepares Pharmacy Department for annual inventory; updating shelf labels, inventory supply forms, and databases as needed.

• Interprets and communicates purchasing procedures to departments; assists requisitions and orders.

• Assists DOP or designee in establishing and maintaining appropriate stock levels in pharmacy.

• Evaluate contract compliance and implement change to correct in all pharmacy purchasing areas of hospital.

• Manage the transfer of drugs between areas of the pharmacy, the hospital and nonhospital accounts.

• Responsible for new drug addition, change, deletion process.

• Demonstrates working knowledge with the general duties of a Pharmacy technician.

• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Practice and adhere to the “Code of conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.

What qualifications you will need:

• State Registration Pharmacy Technician

• High School Graduate / GED

• Less than 1 year of pharmacy procuring experience required

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. Our facility is an ACS Level I Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care! We offer a host of quality and award-winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Buyer opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.