Pharmacy Procurement Agent

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Summary:

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* Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
* Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
* Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
* Malpractice liability insurance
* Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
* EPIC electronic charting system

Responsibilities:

Presbyterian is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Pharmacy Procurement Agent to join our team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for purchasing pharmaceuticals for the PHS system while adhering to contracts and furnishing financial information to pharmacy administration.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Ensure adequate stock of pharmaceuticals..
• Serves as supplier and purchasing consultant to regional hospitals and clinics.
• Ensures contract compliance and correct pricing for all purchases.
• Provide pharmacy administration with monthly financial, purchasing and issues reports.
• Interacts with pharmaceutical representatives to ensure adequate service levels.
• Researches short supply items, finding alternative sources and obtains emergency pharmaceuticals when required.
• Communicates with pharmacy staff on availability of pharmaceuticals.
• Processes all drug recalls and checks stock for recalled items.
• Responsible for adherence to the Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances.
• Reviews wholesaler reports for unpaid invoices. Tracks invoices with Accounts Payable.
• Conducts complete inventories of stock, completes reports
• Oversees the return of pharmaceuticals to reverse distributors.
• Perform other functions as required.

Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED
• Active NM Board of Pharmacy license required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification-PTCB
• Three years of experience in pharmacy, preferably in pharmacy purchasing

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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

Compensation Disclaimer

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.