Our Company
Overview
Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Purchasing Technician inChristiansburgVA !
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where youll work in a non-retail environment dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If youre passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
M-F 8:30-5:00pm
Benefits and perks for you!
- Medical Dental Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
*Benefits may vary by employment status
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: Bachelors degree
Work Experience:
Required: One year of professional experience or Bachelors degree
Skills/Knowledge:
Required: Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials components equipment and services
About our Line of Business
Pharmacy Alternatives an affiliate of PharMerica is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities waiver homes group homes assisted living supported-living or foster care. PharMerica is one of the nations largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched company culture employee development and advancement opportunities. For more information please visit
. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Required Experience:
IC
Our CompanyPharmacy AlternativesOverviewPharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Purchasing Technician inChristiansburgVA !Join our closed-door pharmacy team where youll work in a non-retail environment dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If ...
Our Company
Overview
Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Purchasing Technician inChristiansburgVA !
Join our closed-door pharmacy team where youll work in a non-retail environment dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If youre passionate about delivering exceptional service and high-quality care we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to making a difference!
Schedule:
M-F 8:30-5:00pm
Benefits and perks for you!
- Medical Dental Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Company Paid Time Off
- Shift Differential
- DailyPay
- Pet Insurance
- Employee wellness and discount programs
*Benefits may vary by employment status
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: Bachelors degree
Work Experience:
Required: One year of professional experience or Bachelors degree
Skills/Knowledge:
Required: Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials components equipment and services
About our Line of Business
Pharmacy Alternatives an affiliate of PharMerica is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities waiver homes group homes assisted living supported-living or foster care. PharMerica is one of the nations largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched company culture employee development and advancement opportunities. For more information please visit
. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Required Experience:
IC
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