Pharmacy Purchasing Technician: Inventory & Supply Expert

Elevance Health; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health in Lake Mary, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing to manage inventory ordering and reconciliation. The role requires close collaboration with pharmacy operations to ensure stock levels meet patient needs and pricing models.

Responsibilities include placing orders based on established points, monitoring recalls, conducting cycle counts, and coordinating with wholesalers to optimize purchasing. A professional license is required where state law dictates.

Qualifications

• HS diploma and minimum 3 years in inventory control and purchasing.
• Active, professional Pharmacy Technician license as required by state law.
• State-required or national certification based on applicable state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Order drugs and supplies for pharmacy based on established order points and directives.
• Ensure items meet customer service, operations, and pricing requirements.
• Use inventory control programs to achieve target inventory levels.
• Review daily purchasing needs to maintain uninterrupted product flow.
• Communicate shortages and changes in stock; coordinate resolutions for issues.
• Oversee medication recall responses with the pharmacy manager.
• Ensure accuracy of computerized inventory records; conduct cycle counts.
• Manage periodic physical inventories in line with standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Vendor relationships

Cycle counts

Education

High School diploma

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Elevance Health in Lake Mary, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing to manage inventory ordering and reconciliation. The role requires close collaboration with pharmacy operations to ensure stock levels meet patient needs and pricing models.

Responsibilities include placing orders based on established points, monitoring recalls, conducting cycle counts, and coordinating with wholesalers to optimize purchasing. A professional license is required where state law dictates.