Pharmaceutical Purchasing Analyst - Hospital

Optimize pharmacy operations through strategic purchasing and inventory management.

Join Our Team at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center

At Cuyuna Regional Medical Center (CRMC), we're more than just a healthcare organization - we're a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact. For more than 60 years, we've been providing compassionate, high-quality care in the Greater Brainerd Lakes Area and beyond. Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and putting people first - both our patients and our employees. Whether you're on the front lines of patient care or supporting operations behind the scenes, you'll find a culture of collaboration, growth, and respect. If you're looking for a career where your work truly matters, we invite you to join us at CRMC and be part of something bigger.

A Day in the Life of a Pharmaceutical Purchasing Analyst - Hospital

The Pharmaceutical Purchasing Analyst plays a critical role in managing the inventory, purchasing, and cost-analysis activities of the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy. This position involves overseeing the acquisition, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical supplies, utilizing advanced hospital software and systems, including the 340B program. Challenges include maintaining accurate inventory levels, ensuring compliance with contracts, and effectively managing pharmaceutical spending and reimbursement processes. The role requires collaboration with pharmacists, financial analysts, and external vendors to optimize purchasing strategies and improve operational efficiencies. Additionally, the analyst is responsible for generating detailed reports and managing database entries that support financial and operational decision-making.

About the Pharmacy Department 

Medication Precision, Patient Safety

In the pharmacy at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, we do more than just dispense medications, we are an essential part of patient care. Our team collaborates with physicians, nurses, and care teams to provide expert medication management, compounding, and clinical support that enhances patient safety and treatment outcomes. Whether preparing IV medications, adjusting dosages for renal function, or managing high-risk drug therapies, we play a critical role in the hospital ensuring that medications are both safe and effective. With our outpatient Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services, we take a proactive approach to patient health by optimizing medication regimens, counseling patients on adherence, and managing chronic conditions through personalized interventions. By leveraging advanced pharmacy technology and evidence-based protocols, we improve patient outcomes while minimizing medication-related risks. If you thrive in a high-responsibility setting where medication expertise meets direct patient impact, CRMC's pharmacy is where you belong.

Ideal Candidate (What will make you a great fit!)

• Detail-oriented
• Analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of pharmacy inventory systems
• Problem-solving ability
• Self-motivated

Education and Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree -OR- five years of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician with experience in the areas of dispensing controlled substances, inventory control, and record keeping
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and National Certification status of PTCB or within one year of hire

Preferred

• Business, finance, or health science bachelor's degree

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range listed above is the estimated starting pay range for this role. Actual pay rate offered depends on many factors including each individual employee's experience level, preferred education/certifications, along with market conditions.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. Eligible employees receive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, life insurance, and employer contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan. Additional benefits include paid time off, participation in 401(k) and 457(b) plans, educational assistance and reimbursement, an employee assistance program, work-life balance support, gym membership and other discounts, and employee recognition programs.
A full job description is provided when an interview is scheduled. If needed, you may request a copy earlier by emailing us at careers@cuyunamed.org. CRMC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veteran). If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-546-4415 or email careers@cuyunamed.org for assistance.