Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

: Our Company: PharMerica Overview: Join our PharMerica team! PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. We offer a non-retail pharmacy environment. Our organization is in high growth mode , which means advancement opportunities for individuals who are looking for career progression!We offer: DailyPay Flexible schedules Competitive pay Shift differential Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits Company paid STD and LTD Tuition Assistance Employee Discount Program 401k Paid-time off Tuition reimbursement Non-retail/Closed-door environment Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. If your passion is service excellence and top-quality care come join our team and apply today! 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: 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

About our Line of Business: PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a full-service pharmacy solution providing value beyond medication. PharMerica is the long-term care pharmacy services provider of choice for senior living communities, skilled nursing facilities, public health organizations, and post-acute care organizations. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visit Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.