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Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator Job in Columbus, Ohio US

Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

RES-CARE OHIO, INC. - Columbus, OH

Posted: 5/11/2025 - Expires: 8/9/2025

Job ID: 288973746

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Job Description

Requisition: 2025-166651







Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator


Job Locations

US-OH-COLUMBUS




ID

2025-166651


Line of Business

PharMerica


Position Type

Full-Time


Pay Min

USD $18.00/Hr.


Pay Max

USD $19.00/Hr.


Our Company




PharMerica


Overview




Join our PharMerica team! PharMerica is a closed-door pharmacy where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of our long-term care and senior living clients. 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!

OH tech License required

Shift: Mon-Fri: 10a-6:30p and every 3rd weekend.



We offer:

DailyPay

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits

Company paid STD and LTD

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discount Program

401k

Paid-time off

Tuition reimbursement

Non-retail/Closed-door environment



Our Pharmacy group focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and other specialized care centers nationwide. 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 assigned


Qualifications




Education/Learning Experience:
* Required: Associate degree or two years of college education
* Desired: Bachelor's degree
Work Experience:
* Required: One year of professional experience or Bachelor's degree
Skills/Knowledge:
* Required: Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment and services


About our Line of Business




PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, 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, offering unmatched company culture, employee development, and advancement opportunities. For more information, please visit www.pharmerica.com Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.



Salary Range




USD $18.00 - $19.00 / Hour


Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.

Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Federal Contractor
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Associate's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Job Reference Code
83595578
Salary
$18.00 - $19.00 /hour
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 4
Graphic Literacy: 5

Workplace Documentation: 5