Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing (US)

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health in Richardson, TX is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing to support inventory management and purchasing for the pharmacy operations. The role is onsite and requires collaboration with the pharmacy team to ensure availability of drugs and supplies.

The position emphasizes maintaining accurate inventory records, processing orders, and coordinating with vendors to resolve stock issues. A valid pharmacy technician license or certification is required by applicable state law

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with at least 3 years in inventory control and purchasing.
• Active pharmacy technician license or certification as required by state law.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Order drugs and supplies for pharmacy using established order points.
• Ensure items meet service and pricing requirements.
• Use inventory control programs to hit target levels.
• Review daily purchasing needs for uninterrupted product flow.
• Communicate stock shortages and coordinate resolution.
• Manage medication recalls with pharmacy manager.
• Maintain accurate computerized inventory records.
• Perform periodic cycle counts and investigate discrepancies.
• Work with accounting to resolve reconciliation issues.

Skills

Inventory control

Purchasing

Pharmacy knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician certification

Job description

Anticipated End Date: 2026-08-27 Position Title: Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing (US) Job Description: Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing Location(s): Richardson, TX 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 Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

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.

Who We Are Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and 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 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. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

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.

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.

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Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.

Formerly known as Anthem, Inc., we have evolved into a company focused on whole health and updated our name to better reflect the direction the company is heading.

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.