Purchasing Agent (Pharmacy Tech) (FT) | Chain Supply | Ames | 2026-012
About The Position
McFarland Clinic is currently accepting application for Purchasing Agent (Pharmacy Tech) for its Ames office. Candidates should be service-oriented, a team player, and be able to provide extraordinary care, every day to our patients. Responsibilities include: performing drug supply chain management duties related to certified Pharmacy Technician in accordance with McFarland Clinic's Core Values and Behavior. Works close with the Supply Chain Director and Manager on drug initiatives while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to handling of hazardous drugs. Assist Supply Chain Director and Manager in the go-live, vendor set up with TraceLink, standard operating procedures (SOP) and management of Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) U.S. federal law processes starting November 2026. Develop DSCSA audit checklist, monitor and train all stakeholders on audit requirements. Participates with GPO (group purchasing organization) activities to obtain the best pricing, compile drug analysis reports for drug work group presentations and price contracts. Coordinates and identify new drug value analysis steps with supply chain leaders, purchasing agents, providers and user departments to implement drug conversion savings opportunities. Maintains local drug/vaccine contract database with vendor representative contact information. Maintains drug rebate tracker and works with Accounts Receivable to identify drug with user dept codes on rebate checks. Assists with researching and supplying new drug information to add to the New Drug Request online form. Works with oncology, reimbursement, business office, and EPIC teams as needed. Attends and participates in Drug Safety, Vaccines and Drugs & Injections work groups as needed with leaders. Train as back up to Purchasing Agent III who procures drugs and pharmaceuticals in Acumatica. Understand pharmaceutical distributors and which approved distributor to use for ordering, price compare and contracting. Resolves invoice, receipt, and purchase order 3-way match discrepancies with accounting. Assist in maintaining accurate drug inventories with Purchasing Agent III, perform regular physical counts and monitor drug expiration dates. Coordinate and communicate drug inventory changes, process improvements and issues with Marshalltown Central Supply inventory for standardization.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, GED or HiSET.
- Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program with verification of certification.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT exam)
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a pharmacy technician.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with drug and vaccine sourcing, contracting, rebates and vendor management. Preferably in healthcare clinic or hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- performing drug supply chain management duties related to certified Pharmacy Technician
- Works close with the Supply Chain Director and Manager on drug initiatives while ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to handling of hazardous drugs.
- Assist Supply Chain Director and Manager in the go-live, vendor set up with TraceLink, standard operating procedures (SOP) and management of Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) U.S. federal law processes starting November 2026.
- Develop DSCSA audit checklist, monitor and train all stakeholders on audit requirements.
- Participates with GPO (group purchasing organization) activities to obtain the best pricing, compile drug analysis reports for drug work group presentations and price contracts.
- Coordinates and identify new drug value analysis steps with supply chain leaders, purchasing agents, providers and user departments to implement drug conversion savings opportunities.
- Maintains local drug/vaccine contract database with vendor representative contact information.
- Maintains drug rebate tracker and works with Accounts Receivable to identify drug with user dept codes on rebate checks.
- Assists with researching and supplying new drug information to add to the New Drug Request online form.
- Works with oncology, reimbursement, business office, and EPIC teams as needed.
- Attends and participates in Drug Safety, Vaccines and Drugs & Injections work groups as needed with leaders.
- Train as back up to Purchasing Agent III who procures drugs and pharmaceuticals in Acumatica.
- Understand pharmaceutical distributors and which approved distributor to use for ordering, price compare and contracting.
- Resolves invoice, receipt, and purchase order 3-way match discrepancies with accounting.
- Assist in maintaining accurate drug inventories with Purchasing Agent III, perform regular physical counts and monitor drug expiration dates.
- Coordinate and communicate drug inventory changes, process improvements and issues with Marshalltown Central Supply inventory for standardization.
Benefits
- McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
