Pharmacy Buyer

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA Until 9/29/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Shift- Days 8-hour shifts

What you will do:

· Serve as a liaison with physicians, nursing and/or departments for communication regarding controlled substance transactions, documentation and discrepancies.

· Maintain controlled substance records and ensure accurate billing to patients/departments.

· Develop and implement protocols for controlled substance distribution and tracking.

· Deliver/restock and monitor expirations of controlled substances and non-scheduled medications in the narcotic boxes and automated dispensing cabinets located in surgical areas where general anesthesia is provided.

· Perform physical inventory of controlled substances as assigned.

· Research controlled substance discrepancies and report unresolved discrepancies to Pharmacist-in-Charge.

· Label and repackage bulk medications into unit dose system and maintain necessary records pertaining to repackaging.

· Monitor controlled substance expiration dates in the inpatient pharmacy inventory

Qualifications:

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician
  • Registered or eligible to register as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners.
  • 3 – 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience desirable
  • High school diploma or GED

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

About this role

Summary

Manage controlled substance records, inventory, and compliance in hospital pharmacy

Job title

Pharmacy Buyer

Experience level

3-5 years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

must be located in Des Moines, IA, remote not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pharmacy technician certificationstate registrationhospital pharmacy experience

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

controlled substancesinventory managementrepackagingpharmacy protocols
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Des Moines, IA, USA

On-site City