Pharmacy Buyer

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital we are committed to excellence, trust, healing, and integrity.  We pride ourselves in providing compassionate, world-class care to our community. At Ivinson we offer a competitive total rewards package including; full medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Ivinson aims to improve the care provided for our patients and create a work-life balance for our employees by creating a culture of transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust.

Base salary starts at $25.33/hr.

E S S E N T I A L  F U N C T I O N S

• Completes daily ordering on Mondays through Fridays.
• Works with Pharmacy Director and staff to manage drug shortage and outage situations; communicates to other departments as necessary.
• Establishes minimums and maximums and ordering processes for the department.
• Attends quarterly business reviews with Cardinal to assess contract compliance, drug spend trends and inventory turns.
• Addresses or explains budget variances and attends meetings with executive team as necessary.
• Works as Pharmacy Tech staff as required.
• Determines most appropriate source(s) of information for medication histories and utilizes them to create Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH).
• Creates Standard Work processes for collecting Medication Histories and revises continually.
• Acts as primary person responsible for collecting Medication Histories for patients being admitted to inpatient units during working business hours.
• Reviews Medication Histories collected by others (Pharmacy Techs, Nurses) outside of working business hours.
• Identifies improvement opportunities as they relate to particular individuals or shifts and works with the appropriate managers/supervisors to create plans for improving identified challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.

E D U C A T I O N

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

E X P E R I E N C E

• One (1) year experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Experience in inventory manager preferred.

C R E D E N T I A L S

• Must be a certified Pharmacy Technician or a certified Pharmacy Technician in Training by the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy.

K N O W L E D G E , S K I L L S  A N D  A B I L I T I E S

• Strong mathematical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, including but not limited to: a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy and a helpful, professional attitude both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, managers and the general public verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate effective listening skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills and ability to establish priorities effectively.
• Possess exceptional problem solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
• Ability to learn new computer software programs.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital, we believe that our employees are our greatest investment. That’s why we are committed to fostering a supportive, empowering environment where every team member has the resources and opportunities to thrive. We know that providing world-class healthcare starts with investing in our employees, ensuring they have the tools to grow, excel, and provide exceptional care.   

Our competitive and comprehensive total rewards package includes:   

For benefits eligible employees:   

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off: take the time you need to recharge
• Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance: Peace of mind for you and your family

 

For all employees:   

• Yearly work anniversary pay increases
• Education Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
• Retirement plan participation
• Free certification classes: enhance your skills at no cost to you
• Health and Wellness discounts at local gyms
• Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens
• Mental Health: 6 free confidential, in-person counseling sessions offered by Pathways annually
• Financial Counseling: free services through WellCents to help you take control of your financial journey
• Legal assistance and will preparation services
• Student Loan Forgiveness: Ivinson Memorial Hospital is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Please use this link for more information regarding our rewards package and benefits: Benefits Guide. 

At Ivinson Memorial Hospital, we are more than just a workplace – we are a community where your growth and well-being matter. Join us in making a difference in the lives of the Laramie community and help us provide world-class care.