Prime Healthcare

Purchasing Agent - Pharmacy

Facility Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet
Location
US-IL-Joliet
ID
2025-226877
Category
Admin
Position Type
Full Time
Shift
Days
Job Type
Non-Exempt

Overview

Department: Pharmacy

Shift: Days

Facility: Saint Joseph Medical Center

Location: Joliet, IL

Responsibilities

Prepares and processes purchase orders for medications and other products.  Monitors, standardizes, and maintains inventory for products used within the Pharmacy Department.  Performs product evaluations, controls costs, and par levels.  Maintains communications with appropriate personnel regarding status of items on backorder.  Maintains expertise in material management software, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.  Anticipates specialty needs and ensures availability of supplies.

Ensures medications and supplies are available for the following age groups: neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. 

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

1.    High school diploma or equivalent required.

2.    State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required.

3.    Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential required.

4.    At least 2 years of pharmacy purchasing and inventory management experience preferred. 

5.    Undergraduate degree or PTCB certification in Supply Chain and Inventory Management preferred. 

6.    Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.

7.    340B program experience preferred (if at a 340B facility)

8.    Working knowledge of computers and basic computer programs including Excel and Word. 

 

 

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.20 to $23.17. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

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

 

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