Purchasing Agent-Pharmacy WMCG

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Job Summary:

The Purchasing Agent-Pharmacy is responsible for the medication and supply procurement processes for the Department of Pharmacy.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Orders medications from the prime vendor wholesaler, various pharmaceutical companies, and Central Distribution. Acts as support resource for all pharmacy areas. Responsible for receipt of products and the timely processing of the pharmacy's drug invoices from the prime vendor wholesaler and direct manufacturers. Assures that medications are categorized within prime vendor's information system into appropriate object codes for payment. Communicates effectively with medical center purchasing, accounts payable, on-site warehouse, and outside vendors and resolves any associated problems with receiving or payment issues. Communicates with other health care facilities and maintains all records related to the borrowing and loaning of pharmaceuticals Orders product, reports receipt and usage of product, and maintains spreadsheet for blood factor consignment program. Communicates with Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Managers, and Pharmacy staff regarding drug shortages and drug recalls. Assists with the maintenance of drug shortage information on the Pharmacy website. Completes required documentation of recalled pharmaceutical and coordinates their return.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma General or GED General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech PHT -

Registered Pharmacy Tech Required Minimum Experience:

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