Pharmacy Purchasing Agent jobs in Rhode Island
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. Being a Pharmacy Purchasing Agent requires a high school diploma. Requires certification as a pharmacy technician and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy. Additionally, Pharmacy Purchasing Agent typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Pharmacy Purchasing Agent typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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DEPUTY TREASURER-PURCHASING AGENT
- Town of Bristol, RI Government
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Bristol, RI
FULL_TIME
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Town of Bristol
Would you love to work near beautiful Bristol Harbor? Bristol has a FT position for Deputy Treasurer/Purchasing Agent.
The Deputy Treasurer-Purchasing Agent reports to the Town Treasurer/Finance Director and assists in the administration of the Town’s financial matters by maintaining detailed and accurate records of business transactions.
Essential Functions And Duties
Duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.- Ensure accurate recording of all revenue and expenditures. Reconcile all bank and investments accounts to General Ledger.
- Review and approve department payment requisitions, maintaining vendor files and appropriate insurances.
- Serve as signatory on Town banking and financial accounts.
- Serve as purchasing agent for the Town, including but not limited to assisting Departments with bid preparation, advertising, review, negotiations, scoring and award. Ensure completeness of contracts including performance and/or payment bonds, certificates of insurance and W-9’s. Maintain central repository for all bid/contract files.
- Ensure compliance with state and local purchasing regulations and policies. Coordinate joint and bulk purchasing arrangements. Obtain quotes and work to receive competitive pricing on municipal expenditures.
- Maintain the Town’s equipment lease program, monitor lease expirations, and negotiate new contracts as required.
- Provide projections, analysis, and reconciliation of accounts in preparation for annual budget and audit cycles. Maintain subsidiary schedules as needed.
- Maintain full and complete records of all financial transactions.
- Prepare annual insurance update, auditing and reconciling insured properties and reporting additional and disposals as necessary.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, seamless customer service.
- Assist and back up tax collectors as needed.
- Assist departments with grants management and reporting as needed.
- Provide staff support to various boards and commissions, as needed and assigned.
- Attend professional development workshops and conferences to keep informed of trends and developments in respective fields of responsibility.
- Attend commission meetings and/or Town Council meetings when needed.
- Maintain net metering credits and electric billings for all town properties.
- Maintain detail and accurate Budget to Actual reports and report to departments regarding overages on a month-to-month basis.
- Manage payroll process with payroll clerk and provide guidance for better workflow.
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in business management, accounting, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of five years’ experience as an accountant or demonstrated experience in accounting or financial recording.
- Knowledge of State of Rhode Island purchasing regulations, including RIGL 37-2 preferred.
- Prior municipal government experience preferred.
- Competency in accounting and finance-related computer applications, including spreadsheet software, as well as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point required. Munis experience preferred.
- Ability to deal cooperatively and maintain professional demeanor with the general public, council, commissions, boards, and others.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, demonstrated desire to engage in active learning, desire to work in public service.
- Experience in municipal finance, enhancing systems, internal controls, transparency.
- Ability to prepare and submit clear, concise, and accurate reports either verbally or in writing.
- Experience with ADP required.
- Criminal Background check and credit check required.
- Usual office working conditions. Must be able to lift/move/carry up to 10 pounds occasionally.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and talk for potentially long periods of time. This includes using a computer monitor, monitor(s), keyboard, and mouse to complete many of the daily tasks.
Terms Of Employment
Fifty-two (52) week year, minimum 40 hours per week, salaried exempt. Salary up to $85,000 per year. This position will follow the Town of Bristol’s Non-Union Employee Benefits Summary and Employee Handbook.
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- Wal-Wart Pharmacy
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- Woodmark Pharmacy
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FULL_TIME
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Rhode Island (/ˌroʊd -/ (listen)), officially the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest state in area, the seventh least populous, the second most densely populated, and it has the longest official name of any state. Rhode Island is bordered by Connecticut to the west, Massachusetts to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south via Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound. It also shares a small maritime border with New York. Providence is the state capital and most populous city in Rhode Is...
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Income Estimation for Pharmacy Purchasing Agent jobs
$54,110 to $66,052
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Pharmacy Purchasing Agent in Las Vegas, NV
Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.
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Pharmacy Purchasing Agent in Provo, UT
The Pharmacy Purchasing Agent will service the Medical Center staff and its patients in a timely and ethical fashion.
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