Purchasing Technician

LTC PHARMA HLDG LLC; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Career growth potential

Job summary

Polaris Pharmacy Services is seeking a Purchasing Technician in Livermore, CA to manage the direct purchasing of materials required to dispense medications to patients. The role is hands-on and involves daily ordering, invoicing, and maintaining stock levels.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, and pharmacy technician licensure is preferred though not required by state rules. Prior long-term care pharmacy experience is appreciated as is attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications preferred but not required by state regulations and state of practice.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Order daily medication needs from wholesaler.
• Log and record all invoices and purchasing orders.
• Maintain correct amount of inventory.
• Follow current purchasing policies and procedures.
• Must be hands on individual, this is not a desk job.

Skills

Brand/generic meds

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Math skills

Reliability

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy tech license preferred

Long-term care exp preferred

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At Polaris Pharmacy Services, we're more than a pharmacy - we're a dedicated partner in care, transforming how patients experience long-term, post-acute, correctional, PACE, and specialty pharmacy services. As industry leaders, we're raising the bar for quality and coordination across all sites of care, ensuring every patient receives seamless, compassionate, and expert support.

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Technician will be responsible for the direct purchasing of materials necessary to dispense medications to patients

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Order daily medication needs from wholesaler
• Log and record all invoices and purchasing orders
• Maintain correct amount of inventory
• Follow current purchasing policies and procedures
• Must be hands on individual, this is not a desk job

QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of brand name/generic medications
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Able to work at a moderate speed.
• Able to work during inclement weather.
• Reliable
• Detail-focused with analytical problem-solving skills
• Basic math skills
• Able to physically perform light lifting.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications preferred but not required by state regulations and state of practice.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred (one or more years of long-term care experience preferred)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
• May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY

• Paid holidays are provided annually, with 6 days offered each year, along with 5 sick days.
• Employees earn up to 10 PTO days each year, with rollover options and milestone bonuses.
• Employees have the option to cash out up to 10 PTO hours each quarter for added financial flexibility.

Please note, because we are a pharmacy most of our locations are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and therefore schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.

BENEFITS for full-time employees

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
• 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs)
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Career growth potential
• Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines
• Employee referral bonus program