Pharmacy Procurement Agent Lead - Pharmacy Admin

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

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, supports Presbyterian Delivery System pharmacy supply chain, business operations and 340B compliance through coordination of best practice standardization and cost reduction initiatives.

Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/ 40 hours per week)

Work Schedule: Days

How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system

• High school diploma or GED
• Pharmacy Tech State of NM
• Certified Pharmacy Technician-PTCB
• OR Certified Pharmacy Technician-NHA
• Five years of experience in pharmacy, preferably in pharmacy purchasing.

• Develop relationships with PHS supply services and external vendors, including meeting regularly with representatives to identify cost-savings initiatives, new products etc.
• Support PDS pharmacy purchasers with procurement questions, including help with obtaining products from third-party vendors, training/filling in when necessary
• Oversee drug shortages spreadsheet, lead regular drug shortages meetings to mitigate shortage impact on business
• Attend FAST and VAT meetings to facilitate cost-savings initiatives and standardization
• Partner with operations director to oversee Logistics system list and ensure formulary is adhered to
• Help coordinate annual physical drug inventories
• Work closely with 340B team to further develop and maintain standard work for 340B purchasing compliance and optimization
• Help to develop and maintain direct buy purchasing data
• Work closely with the DC Pharmacy Manager on centralized purchasing initiatives
• Conduct audits to assure compliant purchasing practices
• Support process improvement projects in purchasing workflows
• Responsible for adherence to Department Compliance Plan for Controlled Substances
• Performs other duties as assigned

We're all about well-being, starting with yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

Learn more about our employee benefits.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised 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 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.

Our health plan serves more than 640,000 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.