Pharmacy Purchasing Agent

Prime Healthcare Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and otherleave

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services in Harlingen, Texas, seeks a Pharmacy Purchasing & Inventory Specialist to manage medication purchases and stock levels in a full-time Pharmacy department. The role requires coordinating with vendors, ensuring formulary compliance, and supporting audits to prevent shortages.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of pharmacy purchasing experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and familiarity with Excel and Word.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Pharmacy purchasing

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Undergraduate degree in Inventory/Supply Chain Management (preferred)

ASHP-accredited pharmacy technician training (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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/

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