Purchasing Agent (Pharmacy Tech) (FT) | Chain Supply | Ames | 2026-012

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or HiSET.
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program with verification of certification.

Certification/License

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT exam)

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a pharmacy technician. Experience with drug and vaccine sourcing, contracting, rebates and vendor management.
• Preferably in healthcare clinic or hospital setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

Benefits

McFarland Clinic offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and PTO. Click here for details.

McFarland Clinic is central Iowa's largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic. Join our team and join a group of caring professionals, dedicated to providing Extraordinary Care, Every Day! We value quality care and extraordinary service, trusting relationships and an exceptional workplace. Our organization has more than 75 years experience of caring for people. We welcome applicants who can help us enhance the health and well-being of our patients and communities we serve.

McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.