Healthcare Buyer
Purchase machinery, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, or services necessary for the operation of an establishment. Purchase raw or semifinished materials for manufacturing. May negotiate contracts.
At a Glance
Healthcare Buyer. Top skills: Auditing, Intravenous Therapy, Quantification.
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Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
Median Wage
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Growth (2024-34)
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Education
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Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (21)
Auditing
Intravenous Therapy
Quantification
Inventory Control
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacy Experience
Packaging And Labeling
Roofing Materials
Environment Health And Safety
Pharmaceutical Terminology
Enterprise Resource Planning
Billing
Hospital Pharmacy
Medication Preparation
Supply Chain Strategy
Hospital Experience
Vendor Relationship Management
Material Requirements Planning
Clinical Pharmacy
Purchasing
Cycle Counting
Common Skills (8)
Analytical Skills
Planning
Certifications (1)
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Related Specializations
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