Pharmacy Technician- Purchasing Coordinator

BrightSpring Health Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services seeks a dedicated pharmacy professional for their PharMerica division. This role focuses on procurement and inventory management in a non-retail environment, offering competitive pay and benefits. Join a leading company that values service excellence in long-term care.

Benefits

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials and services.
• Professional experience in a pharmacy setting is required.
• Education in relevant fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy inventory levels and assist with procurement.
• Resolve issues related to purchasing and drug shortages.
• Monitor and manage strategic initiatives for cost savings.

Skills

Knowledge of procurement practices

Education

Associate degree or two years of college education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

Join our PharMerica team! PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. We offer anon-retail pharmacy environment. Our organization is in high growth mode, which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression!

Shift:Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm OR 9am-5:30pm

We offer:

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

Company paid STD and LTD

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

401k

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

Non-retail/Closed-door environment

Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care come join our team and apply today!

Responsibilities

• Maintain appropriate pharmacy inventory min/max levels, forecasting and purchasing from wholesaler and warehouse• Work any backorder drugs from the wholesaler or warehouse for substitution or procure within another pharmacy• Issue/problem resolution related to purchasing• Notify the wholesaler customer service of all products that are “temporary out” on a consistent basis• Notify the pharmacy management of any “temporary out’ shortages that could result in the potential need to change patient therapy• Update min/max levels as needed as determined by changes in volume or new business• Assist with implementing new contracts/programs to field locations• Monitor and manage strategic buy in programs and initiatives for the pharmacies• Set up in the system and acquire all new drug products needed by pharmacy• Identify additional cost savings opportunities or problem resolution to reduce cost/expense• Performs other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience:• Required: Associate degree or two years of college education• Desired: Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience:• Required: One year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degreeSkills/Knowledge:• Required: Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services

About our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.