Pharmacy Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

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

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.