Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent reviews and supports the purchasing and inventory functions of the pharmacy by acting as a liaison between the pharmacy and the distributor. Working under limited supervision, this role ensures that the pharmacy purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment within a constrained budget, minimizing costs, as well as meets quality standards.

Essential Job Function:

• Supports the maintenance of accurate documentation of the pharmacy's inventory and identifies pharmacy drugs and supplies that need to be ordered.
• Assists in the review of the purchasing needs of both inpatient and outpatient pharmacies, coordinating inventory restock and purchasing to not exceed budget.
• Records the cost of orders against the pharmacy department's budget to manage expenses.
• Escalates urgent purchasing needs to leader to ensure that pharmacy inventory needs are met.
• Liaises with manufacturer's representatives to obtain important drug or equipment information that will inform buying decisions.
• Processes invoices and physically performs inventory reconciliation to ensure medical drugs and supplies have been accurately delivered.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Required: 7 years

Licensure/Certification/Listing:

• Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician.