Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist
Job ID 368116 Date posted 10/06/2025- Rochester, Minnesota
- Full Time
- Pharmacy
- Remote: No
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- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist performs the following duties to assigned sites across Mayo Midwest: accurately and efficiently procures and ensures an effective inventory of medications and supplies; assists with the management of medication shortages; processes medication recalls and the return of pharmaceuticals and/or their destruction; and performs the duties of a Pharmacy Purchasing Technician as assigned.
Qualifications
Note: These qualifications apply to the Pharmacy Purchasing Specialist, which are the minimum qualifications that must be met for all levels.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (business, management, accounting or related field) AND 2-years of pharmacy technician experience;
OR
- Two-year college degree (healthcare of business preferred) AND 4-years pharmacy technician experience;
OR
- High school diploma AND 6-years pharmacy technician experience.
Additional Qualifications
- A minimum of 2-years’ experience in pharmacy purchasing and inventory control strongly preferred.
- No history of drug abuse or misuse, or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program is required.
- Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English.
- Must be detailed-oriented; able to prioritize work and able to work independently under general guidelines and procedures.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication skills; computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications; work collaboratively with others and work independently with minimal supervision.
License and Certification
- National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
- Current registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, or eligible to obtain prior to start date.
- May not perform duties requiring registration until registration is obtained.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Note: Placement within a level and within the range is dependent on experience and qualifications. Purchasing Specialist: $26.00 - $38.55 / hour Purchasing Specialist Tech V: $26.71 - $39.82 / hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Weekends as needed
Weekend Schedule
As needed
International Assignment
No
Site Description
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Lauren Brandt
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