Pharmacy Procurement Specialist at SpartanNash

Wyoming, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Pharmacy, Retail, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
1-3 years pharmacy technician experience; retail setting preferred
Experience as a trainer or in a lead role within a pharmacy setting preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong multi-tasking, organization, prioritization, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Ability to maintain confidential information and data
Ability to audit and review records and processes and provide analytical reporting
Ability to analyze Pharmacy information to identify trends
Knowledge and ability to train new and existing pharmacy personnel on all aspects of pharmacy procedures
Knowledge of HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules and pharmacy regulations and guidelines
Proficient in MS Office Excel and Word
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and may bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently

Responsibilities

Manage pricing, analyze usage trends, and optimize purchasing decisions to support retail pharmacy operations
Generate various reports (i.e. store sales, prescription drug utilization, inventory, etc.) and review with pharmacy procurement team to assist stores with achieving defined business goals
Respond to store issues as needed in relation to inventory, purchasing, purchase order groups, etc
Assist the stores in ordering from primary, secondary, and tertiary suppliers as needed
Work with suppliers and service providers to resolve store issues and optimize inventory or process efficiencies
Stay up to date on industry trends, new generic launches, upcoming WAC decreases, new product launches, RFPs, etc
Create, implement, or participate in initiatives to improve store purchase and inventory compliance
Assist stores with compliance to Pharmacy State and Federal regulatory guidelines as well as professional, management and business policies set forth by the Company
Assist with on-site training of pharmacy personnel on pharmacy computer system(s) and processes which may include prescription processing, workflow, ordering and receiving, inventory management, new equipment and miscellaneous pharmacy procedures to improve customer service levels and overall pharmacy quality
Assist in the implementation of new programs and procedures; follow-up on rollout, respond to questions and ensure compliance of new programs on procedures as assigned
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best Pharmacy practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed