Pharmacy Inventory & Purchasing Technician

Elevance Health (Anthem); Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing at our Richardson, TX site. This full-time, on-site role supports all inventory ordering and reconciliation activities to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy operations.

You will order drugs and supplies, verify pricing, maintain inventory records, and collaborate with wholesalers to optimize purchasing processes. You will conduct cycle counts, communicate shortages in real time, assist with recalls under the pharmacy manager, and work with

Qualifications

• Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control and purchasing.
• Active professional license or certification required by state law for Pharmacy Technician.
• URAC competencies: strong oral, written, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, facilitation and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Order drugs and supplies for pharmacy based on established points and directives.
• Ensure purchased items meet service, operations, and pricing requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile inventory using control programs and policies.
• Review daily purchasing needs to sustain uninterrupted product flow.
• Communicate shortages and coordinate resolutions for back orders or stock issues.
• Manage recall responses with the pharmacy manager and ensure correct inventory records.
• Perform and validate cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with wholesalers to optimize ordering processes and resolve issues.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Inventory control software

Database entry

Job description

Elevance Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing at our Richardson, TX site. This full-time, on-site role supports all inventory ordering and reconciliation activities to ensure uninterrupted pharmacy operations.

You will order drugs and supplies, verify pricing, maintain inventory records, and collaborate with wholesalers to optimize purchasing processes. You will conduct cycle counts, communicate shortages in real time, assist with recalls under the pharmacy manager, and work with