Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) + match

Paid time off

Job summary

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing to manage ordering of drugs and supplies for the Lake Mary, FL pharmacy.

This onsite role emphasizes accurate inventory control, real-time communication of shortages, and adherence to pricing models, ensuring uninterrupted patient access to medications. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, 3+ years in inventory/purchasing, and an active Pharmacy Technician license where required, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 3 years of experience in inventory control and purchasing.
• Active professional license if required by state law (Pharmacy Technician Certification or National Certification) to practice as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Order drugs and supplies for pharmacy based on established points and directives.
• Ensure items meet customer service, operations requirements, and pricing models.
• Maintain inventory levels using approved inventory control programs and policies.
• Review daily purchasing needs to ensure uninterrupted product flow.
• Communicate shortages or stock changes in real time and coordinate resolutions.

Skills

Inventory control

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician License

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-09-30 Position Title: Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing

Job Description: Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing

Location(s): Lake Mary, FL

Onsite: This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for ordering drugs and supplies for pharmacy, based on established order points and as directed.
• Ensure that purchased items meet customer service demands, pharmacy operations requirements, and specified pricing models.
• Utilize inventory control programs and policies to achieve targeted inventory levels.
• Review inventory and purchasing needs on a daily basis to ensure the uninterrupted flow of products through appropriate purchasing procedures.
• Communicate in real time shortages of medications or changes in stock availability and coordinate resolutions of all inventory order problems (i.e. back orders, manufacture outs, etc.).
• Oversee required responses to and management of medication recall notifications in conjunction with the pharmacy manager.
• Ensure the accuracy of computerized inventory records.
• Direct the performance of cycle counts on a regular basis to validate physical inventoried items against system records.
• Investigate variances and report on findings to management.
• Direct periodic physical inventories in compliance with standards set by management.
• Enter completed count sheets into the database and investigate discrepancies.
• Work with accounting to resolve all reconciliation issues as they arise.
• Develop and foster working relationships with wholesalers to collaborate, proactively resolve issues, and optimize the inventory ordering process.
• Until and optimize program reports detailing volume.
• Profitability, pricing, and other reporting metrics as needed.
• Strive to consistently improve the overall efficiency and optimal operation of the inventory ordering process.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control and purchasing; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Requires an active, professional license, if required by state law, State Pharmacy Technician Certification or National Certification based on applicable state(s) requirements, to practice as a Pharmacy Technician within the scope of practice in a state or territory of the United States. For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

Job Level: Non-Management

Non-Exempt

Workshift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family: MED > Licensed/Registered Pharmacy Technician

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation.

Benefits:

• merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13, the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 PM. In other words - the job is posted until 3/13, not through 3/13.

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