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Pharmacy Buyer (Pharmacy Tech)

$31.76 - $47.64 per hour

Job description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Pharmacy Buyer to manage pharmaceutical purchasing, inventory control, and vendor relationships within a fast-paced hospital pharmacy environment. This role is ideal for an experienced Hospital Pharmacy Technician with a strong background in procurement, contracting, and inventory management.

ABOUT MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

WHAT WE OFFER:

At MarinHealth, our people truly matter and we are committed to supporting them both personally and professionally throughout their career with us. Our comprehensive Total Rewards program is designed to accommodate and provide flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees – ensuring they and their loved ones are provided for both today and tomorrow.

Some of our notable benefits and perks:

•   Medical - We offer you a choice of two medical plans – a PPO plan and a pocket-friendly HMO option!

•   Dental - Our plan covers preventive services in full with no deductible or copay!

•   Vision - Benefit from eye exams, glasses and contact lenses through our vision plan!

•   Paid Time Off – Accrual begins immediately and grows the longer you stay!

•   Cash Balance Retirement Plan – A company funded retirement program that also increases the longer you stay!

•   403(b) Retirement Program – Additional tax-deferred investment program.

•   Additional Insurances - Basic Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability Insurance

•   Other Perks - Commuter Benefit Program, Wellness Program, Hospital Discounts, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and so much more!

Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area!

Minimum Qualifications

Education

•   High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

•   Pharmacy Technician program, college coursework in science, or equivalent experience (preferred)

•   Associate degree in Materials Management or related field (preferred)

Experience

•   5+ years Hospital Pharmacy Technician experience (REQUIRED)

•   2+ years in pharmaceutical purchasing, contracting, or inventory management (REQUIRED)

•   Experience with hospital pharmacy operations, drug distribution, and supply chain

•   Leadership or supervisory experience (preferred)

Licenses and Certifications:

•   CA?issued Pharmacy Technician License

Key Responsibilities:

Pharmaceutical Purchasing & Vendor Management

•   Purchase pharmaceuticals, including Schedule II controlled substances, from wholesalers and manufacturers

•   Maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical reps, wholesalers, and vendors

•   Assist in contract negotiation and purchasing agreements

•   Ensure compliance with DEA, FDA, and hospital policies

Inventory Management & Operations

•   Manage pharmacy inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock and minimizing waste

•   Oversee ordering, receiving, unpacking, verification, and storage of medications and supplies

•   Supervise and coordinate annual physical inventory

•   Maintain accurate records of invoices, purchasing, and contracts

Compliance & Quality Assurance

•   Monitor and respond to FDA drug recalls

•   Ensure proper charging of floor stock across departments and off-site locations

•   Maintain compliance with HIPAA and patient privacy regulations

•   Oversee expired medication returns and credit reconciliation

Process Improvement & Leadership

•   Evaluate pharmacy operations and purchasing systems for efficiency improvements

•   Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training materials

•   Collaborate with pharmacy leadership and hospital staff to improve workflows

•   Support a team-oriented, continuous improvement culture

•   Pharmacy Buyer, Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist, Hospital Pharmacy Technician, 

Accommodation:

Qualified applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application process by contacting Human Resources at 415-925-7040 or TalentAcquisition@mymarinhealth.org.

C.A.R.E.S. Standards:

MarinHealth seeks candidates ready to model our C.A.R.E.S. standards—Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, Safety—which foster a healing, trust-based environment for patients and colleagues.

Health & Immunizations:

To protect employees, patients, and our community, MarinHealth requires measles, mumps, varicella, and annual influenza immunizations as a condition of employment (and annually thereafter). COVID-19 vaccination/booster remains strongly recommended. Medical or religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law.

Compensation:

The posted pay range complies with applicable law and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Individual pay is set by skills, experience, qualifications, and internal/market equity, consistent with MarinHealth’s compensation philosophy. Positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by those agreements.

Equal Employment:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Pharmaceutical Procurement, Drug Inventory Management, Controlled Substances, 340B (if applicable), Pharmacy Supply Chain, Healthcare Materials Management, Pharmaceutical Contracts, Vendor Management