Pharmacy Buyer
Saint Luke's Health System
Saint Luke's, MO · posted Oct 15, 2026
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The posting
Job Description
Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Buyer to join our team!
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, this position is responsible for a broad range of purchasing functions which includes electronic drug purchasing, receiving orders, charge-credit processing and meeting with drug representatives; purchasing pharmaceuticals and supplies consistent with departmental and SLHS policies and procedures.
- Hours 8-4:30 M-F
- Review and analyze purchasing documents. This process includes conferring with departments regarding requirements, specifications, quantities and delivery requirements
- Maintain cost-effective purchasing techniques and find appropriate alternatives to medications on shortage, back order, high-dollar, etc.
- Responsible for direct drug purchase orders to vendors of pharmaceuticals and supplies. This may involve some negotiation on pricing and delivery
- Interact with prime wholesaler to assure compliance with terms and conditions of contracts
- Inform supervisor/staff of critical drug shortages and backorders
- Resolve invoicing discrepancies such as price or quantity received.
- Process adjustments for damaged or incorrect shipments.
- Coordinate removal and return of recalled drug products
- Keeps current with regulations and federal laws governing the 340B drug pricing program and implements changes as necessary to maintain compliance (for 340B eligible facilities)
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
3-5 yearsPharmacy Technician - VariousDiplomaJob Details
Full TimeDay (United States of America)Reproduced from Saint Luke's Health System’s own posting, with formatting simplified and links removed. Read it in full on their site before applying.