Pharmacy Purchasing Assistant

Our CompanyPharMerica OverviewPharmacy Technician License Fees: We’ve Got You Covered! New hires and current employees are eligible for reimbursement for license fees as required. Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday - Friday Required Certifications and skills: Valid Washington State Pharmacy Tech LicenseORPharmacy Assistant License Hourly Pay : $18-$23/hour What We Offer:

Career Growth

On-The-Job Training

Internal Pharmacy Tech Program (Tuition Free!)

Shift differentials

DailyPay-On Demand Pay

Employee Discount Program

Legacy Employee Recognition

Flexible schedules (where available)

Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement

Standard health/benefits and life insurance, 401K & PTO

PLUS

Free gym/workout center membership with all new equipment for employees

New Restrooms, showers, and lockers in the gym

Yoga Room

Indoor and outdoor open seating areas for lunch/breaks

Two-sided indoor gas fireplace seating area

New Deli/Restaurant opening up

Outdoor games

Company Overview: We are a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide . 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! 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 assignedQualificationsEducation/Learning Experience: Required: Associate degree or two years of college education Desired: Bachelor’s degreeWork Experience: Required: One year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degreeSkills/Knowledge: Required: Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and servicesAbout our Line of BusinessPharMerica 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. PharMerica offers unmatched employee development, exceptional company culture, seemingly endless opportunities for advancement and the highest hiring goals in decades. For more information about PharMerica, please visit www.pharmerica.com. Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/PharMericaCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/PharMericaCorp/) , andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmerica/) .Salary RangeUSD $19.00 / HourNeed help finding the right job?We can recommend jobs specifically for you!ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from our company. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. We take pride in creating a best-in-class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license, bank information, or payment for work equipment, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning our company, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@brightspringhealth.com . Click here (https://www.brightspringhealth.com/careers/frequently-asked-questions/) for additional FAQ information. Job LocationsUS-WA-VANCOUVERID 2023-128701 Line of Business PharMerica Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $19.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $19.00/Hr.