Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for supervising Pharmacy Technicians and support staff and coordinating workflow and services related to drug and equipment/supplies procurement processes. This position may also involve assisting with other aspects of the pharmacy department’s operation including but not limited to: Sterile Compounding, Delivery of Medications to Nursing Units, and Non-sterile Compounding. These duties are performed under the supervision of a pharmacist. This position shall not be responsible for any duty that can only be done legally by a pharmacist.

Essential Functions

• Ensure inventory is adequate to meet the needs of day-to-day operations

• Manage all aspects of daily medication orders from wholesaler

• Place specialty drug orders through outside vendors

• Ensure all medication barcodes are in the formulary database to support BCMA for patient safety

• Monitor, communicate and manage drug shortages with staff

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and contract compliance

• Optimize inventory management with par level adjustments to avoid stock outs and reduce waste

• Record necessary information for compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act

• Coordinates and maintains timely flow of purchasing and receipts with Accounting or Finance

• Maintains oversight of emergency supplies

• Acts as a resource for other technicians regarding training of pharmacy staff

• Effectively and accurately performs the duties of a certified pharmacy technician within the drug distribution operations and serves as a backup to the supervisor in times of absence

• Evaluates purchasing group contracts

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

License - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Registered Pharmacy Technician

Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician

Work Experience

• 3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience required