Pharmacy Purchasing & Receiving Technician | Career Growth

SPECIALTY RX, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Paid training and registration support

Career advancement and development

Job summary

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is seeking a dependable Pharmacy Purchasing & Receiving Technician for our Long-Term Care pharmacy team. This role coordinates medication and supply purchasing, manages inventory levels, and ensures timely receipt of products from vendors.

The ideal candidate will help maintain adequate medication and supply levels, support daily operations, and ensure purchasing activities comply with pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification preferred or required in accordance with applicable state regulations.
• Experience with pharmacy inventory, purchasing, or receiving preferred.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, NDCs, and purchasing documentation preferred.
• Experience with FrameworkLTC and/or SureCost preferred.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of medications and supplies to ensure availability.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to prevent shortages.
• Verify pricing, expiration dates, and quantities before orders.
• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments from vendors.
• Match purchase orders with invoices and packing slips for accuracy.
• Enter received orders into the inventory management system.
• Inspect shipments for damage, expiration dates, and storage requirements.
• Label, organize, and store medications and supplies per standards.
• Monitor short-dated and expired products and rotate stock.
• Handle controlled substances per DEA regulations and company policies.
• Communicate discrepancies, shortages, and damaged shipments to the appropriate dept.
• Process purchasing reports and maintain inventory records.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and distributors to support operations.
• Assist with training and provide team support as needed.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies and quality standards.
• Participate in cycle counts and physical inventories as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Purchasing Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Punctual

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician certification

Tools

FrameworkLTC

SureCost

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

SpecialtyRx, Inc. is seeking a dependable Pharmacy Purchasing & Receiving Technician for our Long-Term Care pharmacy team. This role coordinates medication and supply purchasing, manages inventory levels, and ensures timely receipt of products from vendors.

The ideal candidate will help maintain adequate medication and supply levels, support daily operations, and ensure purchasing activities comply with pharmacy policies and regulatory requirements.