Purchasing Technician

PURCHASING TECHNICIAN WHO WE ARE Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both the Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings.
Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies across the country.
We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.
OVERVIEW You will be responsible for the direct purchasing of materials necessary to dispense medications to patients RESPONSIBILITIES Place daily orders by vendor for items in the pharmacy to ensure all orders are filled Perform audit counts to maintain a perpetual inventory system Locate alternate local sources of products when back ordered from wholesalers or other suppliers Receive all daily orders from wholesalers and place them into stock.
Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary depending on business needs Flexible schedule based on wholesaler cutoff times Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Proficient in computer skills Advanced proficiency in Excel Strong organizational abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Keen attention to detail QUALIFICATIONS High School diploma or equivalent required Pharmacy technician licenses/certifications required by state regulations and state of practice Knowledge of brand name/generic medications Math skills Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required Good organization/Attention to detail Basic computer knowledge skills required Able to physically perform light lifting PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, walk May be necessary to work extended hours on occasion May lift and/or move up to 30 pounds The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role HOLIDAY & PTO POLICY We provide qualifying full-time employees with 23 PTO (Paid Time Off) days annually.
PTO is used for holidays, vacation, sick leave, and personal leave.
Please note we are a long-term care pharmacy open and schedules may change as determined by the needs of the business.
BENEFITS – for full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 401 (k) (available for Part Time & Full Time EEs) Short-term and Long-term disability insurance Tuition reimbursement Personal Time Off (PTO) Competitive pay with annual performance reviews and merit-based raises Career growth potential Annual on-site voluntary Flu Vaccines Employee referral bonus program