Purchasing Agent

About the job

Type: Per Diem

Job Shift: Day

Holiday Rotation:

Department: Pharmacy

Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacy Purchasing Agent is responsible for procuring and maintaining the inventory control of pharmaceuticals and supplies handled by the Department of Pharmacy Services.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Graduate from a two-year college program with an Associates Degree or completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program

Minimum Experience/Skills:

• 3 – 5 years related work experience – A minimum of three (3) years experience as a pharmacy technician or purchasing agent with familiarity with drug terminology and purchasing/inventory control procedures

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: None

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing/walking

• Lift/position up to 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 50 lbs of force.

• Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

• Manual dexterity and mobility

• Ability to move quickly

Vision Requirements: Must be able to differentiate colors (color coded packaging)

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness)
• Emergency and crisis situations
• Subject to irregular hours
• Increased stress due to multiple calls and inquiries

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About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Doctors Medical Center of Modesto hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch. At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off

• Career development and continuing education opportunities

• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity. DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care. Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2603023335
• Job Category: Ancillary
• Posting Date: 2026-09-23
• Job Schedule: Part time
• Assignment Category: Part Time 2 - Per Diem
• Pay Range: $25.00 - $30.10 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience