Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

ID 2025-32378
Location
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Work Location
US-NC-Burlington
Division : Name
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Department : Name
ARMC-PHARMACY
Category
PROFESSIONAL/MNGMNT
Position Sub-Category
NON-CLINICAL
Position Type
Full Time (40 hours/week)
Employment Type
Employee
Exempt/NonExempt
Exempt
FTE
1.00
Workforce Status
Onsite
Work Hours
40.00
Provider Schedule (specific schedule)
1st shift; weekdays
On call Required
No
Sub Category
Non-Clinical

Overview

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.

Responsibilities


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.

Qualifications


EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:
Required: 7 years

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
Required: Certified Pharmacy Technician

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