Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing (US)

Anticipated End Date:

2026-08-27

Position Title:

Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing (US)

Job Description:

Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing

Location(s): Richardson, TX

Onsite: 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.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, 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.

The Pharmacy Technician - Purchasing is responsible for supporting all activities related to effective inventory ordering and reconciliation.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for ordering drugs and supplies for pharmacy, based on established order points and as directed.

• Ensure that purchased items meet customer service demands, pharmacy operations requirements, and specified pricing models.

• Utilize inventory control programs and policies to achieve targeted inventory levels.  

• Review inventory and purchasing needs on a daily basis to ensure the uninterrupted flow of products through appropriate purchasing procedures.

• Communicate in real time shortages of medications or changes in stock availability and coordinate resolutions of all inventory order problems (i.e. back orders, manufacture outs, etc.).

• Oversee required responses to and management of medication recall notifications in conjunction with the pharmacy manager.

• Ensure the accuracy of computerized inventory records.

• Direct the performance of cycle counts on a regular basis to validate physical inventoried items against system records. Investigate variances and report on findings to management.

• Direct periodic physical inventories in compliance with standards set by management.

• Enter completed count sheets into the database and investigate discrepancies.

• Work with accounting to resolve all reconciliation issues as they arise.

• Develop and foster working relationships with wholesalers to collaborate, proactively resolve issues, and optimize the inventory ordering process.

• Until and optimize program reports detailing volume.

• Profitability, pricing, and other reporting metrics as needed.

• Strive to consistently improve the overall efficiency and optimal operation of the inventory ordering process.

Minimum 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.

Job Level:

Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Family:

MED > Licensed/Registered Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business