Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

PharMerica•Washington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy focused on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and senior living clients, offering a non-retail pharmacy environment. The organization is experiencing high growth, providing advancement opportunities. The Pharmacy group aims to deliver exceptional customer service and meet the pharmacy needs for various healthcare facilities nationwide, including hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, and long-term acute care hospitals. PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. They also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, PharMerica combines the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Their comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards, committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting clients' success.

Requirements

Associate degree or two years of college education
One year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services
North Carolina License is required within the first 30 days of employment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree

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