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Pharmacy Alternatives

Overview

Pharmacy Alternatives is hiring a full-time Purchasing Technician in Christiansburg,VA !

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 8:30-5:00pm

Benefits and perks for you!

+ Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

+ Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

+ Tuition discounts & reimbursement

+ 401(k)

+ Company Paid Time Off

+ Shift Differential

+ DailyPay

+ Pet Insurance

+ Employee wellness and discount programs

* Benefits may vary by employment status

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 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 services

About our Line of Business

Pharmacy Alternatives®, an affiliate of PharMerica, is a specialized pharmacy provider focused on serving individuals with cognitive or intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Pharmacy Alternatives offers long-term pharmacy solutions specializing in serving special-needs populations who live in intermediate care facilities, waiver homes, group homes, assisted living, supported-living or foster care. PharMerica is one of the nation's largest pharmacy companies. PharMerica offers unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visitwww.pharmacyalternatives.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/pharmacyalternatives) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmacy-alternatives-llc) .

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 [email protected] .

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Job LocationsUS-VA-CHRISTIANSBURG

ID 2025-175671

Line of Business Pharmacy Alternatives

Position Type Full-Time