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Pharmacy Technician Buyer -Full Time

Baptist Health
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Kentucky, Paducah
Jun 27, 2026
Summary Job Description: Full time/ First Shift The Pharmacy Buyer is responsible for pharmacy purchasing, inventory management and ensuring an adequate inventory of medications and other pharmaceutical products are maintained. The buyer monitors and manages drug shortages so that adequate stock is maintained and that suitable alternatives are available. The Buyer ensures that pharmacy complies with purchasing contracts and that equally efficacious medications are purchased at the lowest cost while remaining within monthly budgetary limitations. Maintains a current up to date knowledge of the facility's Group Purchasing Organization and contracts. Actively engages in cost savings initiatives. Manages the purchasing system and ensures proper controls, safeguards and audit trails are in place. Assists the Director and Manager in all aspects of purchasing and supply chain functions. Follows departmental policies and procedures, ethical and professional standards, as well as state and federal requirements in acquisition, storage, and return or destruction of medications. If needed to staff in central pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician III job descriptions will cover duties and responsibilities in this role. Purchases pharmaceuticals, including placing orders, invoicing, and inventory control. Establishes, implements, maintains, and manages a pharmacy purchasing system. Understands 340B implications and ensures compliance with the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Understands GPO purchasing and ensures contract compliance. Manages associates interacting with the purchasing system. Keeps abreast of alternate sources for medications and addresses drug shortages. Requirements: Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy (KY hospitals), within 30 days of hire date if you are a new registrant. If previously registered, you must have registration upon hire. Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician. For 340B hospitals, completion of 340B University or Apexus Certification within 6 months of hire Pharmaceutical buyer experience preferred Benefits: Tuition Assistance reimbursement program Paid Time Off available for use upon hire Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave Bereavement Leave (includes pets) Employee Assistance Program Retirement plans with company match Work Experience Relevant Work Experience Education If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now! Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.