Purchasing Assistant | Pharmacy
La Crosse, WI - USA
Job Summary
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Were not just filling positions were building careers. At Emplify Health we care for our teams while they care for their communities. Whether you are just starting out or looking for a change Emplify Health supports you now and into the future. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything.
Emplify Health is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join our Pharmacy team!
In this role youll support the procurement and inventory management of pharmaceutical products medications and pharmacy-related supplies that are essential to patient care. You will be responsible for processing and tracking orders maintaining accurate inventory records updating internal systems and supporting pharmacy purchasing and operational activities. Your work will directly contribute to ensuring timely access to medications and supplies for patients and care teams.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently has exceptional attention to detail and values being part of a collaborative service-focused healthcare team.
Whats Available:
Full-time 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE)
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm. Ability to work on-call every third week.
Location: La Crosse WI Main Campus
Starting pay of $21.63/hour and up based on experience
What Youll Need:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience: Two years or more of experience in pharmacy purchasing inventory management supply chain healthcare operations or a related business field preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
Strong organizational communication and customer service skills
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records
Independent and self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage workload with minimal supervision
Ability to remain calm professional and solution-focused in a fast-paced healthcare environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Outlook and Word
Epic experience preferred particularly within pharmacy medication inventory or supply chain workflows
Familiarity with pharmaceutical ordering processes medication inventory controls and working with vendors is a plus
In addition to the rewarding work youll receive:
A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical Dental Life Ins HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation sick and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Professional Development:Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities our Tuition Investment Program and our Career Development Center
Additional Employee Discounts and PerksOther benefits include a Wellness program with incentives employer-paid life insurance and AD&D optional short-term and long-term disability coverage an employee assistance program identity theft protection pet insurance Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program a discount program and more!
PRACTICES AND PROMOTES BEHAVIOR CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION VISION AND VALUES:
Mission:
Together we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating.
Vision:
Leading with love we courageously commit to a future of healthy people and thriving communities.
Values:
Belonging Respect Excellence Accountability Teamwork Humility
Emplify Health a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System is a leading not-for-profit patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Michigans Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
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We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.