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Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

Prime Healthcare

Harlingen, TXFull-timePosted 2mo ago

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Harlingen, TX
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Full-time
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Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Pharmacy Purchasing Agent. The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent manages the procurement and inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to ensure efficient and cost-effective pharmacy operations. This role directly supports patient care by ensuring essential medications are always available, properly stored, and compliant with regulations. The agent coordinates with vendors, monitors inventory, and collaborates with pharmacy staff and supply chain teams.

Key focus areas include Purchase medications and pharmaceutical supplies from approved vendors, Monitor inventory levels, track usage trends, rotate stock, and prevent shortages or expirations, and Coordinate with wholesalers and distributors to negotiate pricing and resolve delivery issues.

Successful candidates bring 2+ Years Pharmacy Purchasing Experience and High School Diploma Required. Important skills include Procurement, Inventory Management, Negotiation, Compliance, Record Keeping, and Budget Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ProcurementInventory ManagementNegotiationComplianceRecord KeepingBudget ManagementExcelMicrosoft Word

Qualifications

2 Years Pharmacy Purchasing and Inventory Management ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentUndergraduate Degree in Inventory/Supply Chain ManagementGraduate of ASHP-Accredited or Equivalent Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

We are seeking aPharmacy Purchasing Agent, sometimes referred to as a Pharmacy Purchasing Representative, Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator or Pharmacy Purchasing Technician in our Pharmacy department. Our Pharmacy Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing the procurement and inventory of medications and pharmaceutical supplies to ensure the pharmacy operates efficiently and cost-effectively. The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent directly supports patient care by ensuring essential medications are always available, properly stored, and compliant with regulations.

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 8-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

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!

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • 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

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 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.

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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FacilityHarlingen Medical Center

LocationUS-TX-Harlingen

ID2026-269458

CategoryAdmin

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt

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