Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing (US)

Elevance Health•Richardson, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing is responsible for supporting all activities related to effective inventory ordering and reconciliation. This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support. Candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Requirements

Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory control and purchasing; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Requires an active, professional license, if required by state law, State Pharmacy Technician Certification or National Certification based on applicable state(s) requirements, to practice as a Pharmacy Technician within the scope of practice in a state or territory of the United States.
For URAC accredited areas, the following professional competencies apply: Associates in this role are expected to have strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving skills, facilitation skills, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Ordering drugs and supplies for pharmacy, based on established order points and as directed.
Ensuring that purchased items meet customer service demands, pharmacy operations requirements, and specified pricing models.
Utilizing inventory control programs and policies to achieve targeted inventory levels.
Reviewing inventory and purchasing needs on a daily basis to ensure the uninterrupted flow of products through appropriate purchasing procedures.
Communicating in real time shortages of medications or changes in stock availability and coordinating resolutions of all inventory order problems (i.e. back orders, manufacture outs, etc.).
Overseeing required responses to and management of medication recall notifications in conjunction with the pharmacy manager.
Ensuring the accuracy of computerized inventory records.
Directing the performance of cycle counts on a regular basis to validate physical inventoried items against system records. Investigating variances and reporting on findings to management.
Directing periodic physical inventories in compliance with standards set by management.
Entering completed count sheets into the database and investigating discrepancies.
Working with accounting to resolve all reconciliation issues as they arise.
Developing and fostering working relationships with wholesalers to collaborate, proactively resolve issues, and optimize the inventory ordering process.
Optimizing program reports detailing volume, profitability, pricing, and other reporting metrics as needed.
Striving to consistently improve the overall efficiency and optimal operation of the inventory ordering process.