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

QUALIFICATIONS:
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