Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

PharMerica

PharMerica is hiring aFull Time Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator inOverland Park,KS !

Join our closed-door pharmacy team where you'll work in a non-retail environment, dedicated to meeting the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients. If you're 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: 8am-4:30pm

Sa-Sun: 8am-4:30pm

Benefits and perks for you!

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Company Paid Time Off
• Shift Differential
• DailyPay
• Pet Insurance
• Employee wellness and discount programs

*Benefits may very by employment status

* 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

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