Client Overview
A growing U.S.-based pharmacy organization is seeking a detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support reporting, invoice management, reconciliations, inventory ordering, vendor coordination, and general administration across multiple pharmacy locations. This junior-level role includes training and guidance, with opportunities to take ownership of recurring tasks.
Schedule
- Flexible during client business hours; NJ, USA EST 40 hours per week
Key Responsibilities
Reporting & Data Management
- Generate, format, and distribute daily pharmacy reports using Excel and Google Sheets
- Maintain tracking spreadsheets and operational dashboards
- Prepare reports for management, prescribers, and payroll
- Send daily updates on outstanding issues and items requiring attention
Invoices & Reconciliation
- Track invoices, due dates, payments, balances, and early-payment discounts
- Enter invoices into pharmacy systems and match them with packing slips
- Reconcile credit card transactions and vendor statements
- Track outstanding credits, debits, and discrepancies until resolved
- Assist with monthly accounts receivable closures
Vendor Coordination & Inventory
- Monitor the accounts email inbox and organize requests requiring action
- Follow up with vendors on orders, deliveries, payments, invoices, and missing credits
- Maintain vendor records and assist with account reactivations and payment authorizations
- Support OTC inventory ordering by checking prices, product availability, and order status
General Administration
- Track employee license and compliance renewals
- Assist with onboarding, timekeeping, and missing payroll punches
- Provide additional administrative support as needed
Requirements
- Experience in administration, operations, accounts support, or a similar role
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets skills
- Excellent numerical accuracy, organization, and attention to detail
- Professional written English for emails, reports, and internal updates
- Ability to learn new systems and vendor portals quickly
- Strong task management and ability to meet recurring deadlines
- Excellent follow-through in investigating and resolving discrepancies
- Ability to work independently while following established procedures
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in accounts payable, bookkeeping, invoice processing, or reconciliation
- Familiarity with vendor management and inventory ordering
- Experience supporting payroll, onboarding, or compliance
- Background in pharmacy, healthcare, or multi-location operations
- Pharmacy experience is an advantage but not required.
Independent Contractor Perks
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Health insurance coverage for eligible locations