| Pharmacy Purchasing Agent Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Pharmacy Purchasing Agent. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Pharmacy Purchasing Agent along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Pharmacy Purchasing Agent is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Purchasing Clerk III, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Senior Manager, VP of Purchasing, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Clerk I, Pharmacy Manager |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Pharmacy Purchasing Agent |
| Liaisons between buyers and manufacturer's representatives to ensure that the organization purchases pharmaceuticals, supplies and equipment that meet quality standards while minimizing costs. Ensures adequate levels of drugs and supplies are available in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacies and that purchases do not exceed budget. Requires a high school diploma. Requires certification as a pharmacy technician and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. |
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| Also referred to as: Pharmacy Buyer |
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| Similar Jobs: Purchasing Clerk III, Purchasing Director, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Senior Manager, VP of Purchasing, Purchasing Clerk II, Purchasing Clerk IV, Purchasing Clerk I, Pharmacy Manager |
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| Level of Education: Pharmacy Purchasing Agent Salaries with No Diploma, Pharmacy Purchasing Agent Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Pharmacy Purchasing Agent Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Pharmacy Purchasing Agent Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Pharmacy Purchasing Agent Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Pharmacy Purchasing Agent Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals | |
