Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

PharMerica•Lenexa, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PharMerica is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator in Overland 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

Requirements

Required: Associate degree or two years of college education
Required: One year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degree
Required: Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services

Nice To Haves

Desired: 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