Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Pharmacy

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Responsibilities

• Purchase medications and pharmaceutical supplies from approved vendors based on hospital formulary and patient care needs
• Monitor inventory levels, track usage trends, rotate stock, and prevent medication shortages or expirations
• Coordinate with wholesalers and distributors to negotiate pricing, resolve delivery issues, and ensure timely shipments
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and pharmacy regulations including The Joint Commission, DEA, and FDA standards
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff and supply chain teams to maintain accurate records, support audits, and manage budgets effectively

Qualifications

1. At least 2 years of pharmacy purchasing and inventory management experience. 2. High school diploma or equivalent required. 3. Undergraduate degree in Inventory/Supply Chain Management preferred. 4. Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred 5. Working knowledge of computers and basic computer programs including Excel and Word.

 

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

 

** If you have hospital experience as a Material Management/Buyer you are encouraged to apply!

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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