Our Company

Amerita

Overview

The purchasing specialist is responsible for assisting and supporting the Branch Purchaser for routine and impromptu purchases made by the company from the approved affiliated vendors. These includes the duties such as a preparing and processing purchase orders or purchase requests, keeping records of purchases, keeping vendor information up to date, providing training on related applications and policies, and preparing descriptions and bids when necessary.

 

Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

 

We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits plus, HSA & FSA Savings Accounts• Supplemental Coverage – Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance• 401(k) Retirement Plan • Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability• Employee Discounts• Tuition Reimbursement• Paid Time Off & Holidays 

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities• The purchasing specialist facilitates the acquisition of branches supplies and equipment and ensures that vital inventory is kept in stock.• Coordinating and managing activities during the purchasing process, such as:o Add, modify drugs/supplies in inventory database for existing and new siteso Transfer equipment in CPR+ to appropriate sites, as requestedo Provide branch support to obtain drugs and supplies necessary to maintain continuity of therapy for active patientso Source short supply inventory items to meet needs of the field.• Provides employee training on McKesson PHD ordering process• Provides employee training on timely ordering and appropriate inventory management• Provide remote and on-site pharmacy, purchasing, inventory support and training during the acquisition and integration of new Amerita Branches• Works closely with the accounting department to resolve problems with invoices and set up accounts with new vendors, and will be the point of contact within the company for any vendor inquiries or issues.• Adheres to Company policies and procedures, local, state and federal law and regulations.• Adheres to professional practice act in state(s) of licensure

Qualifications

Required Education and ExperienceThe position requires communicating with representatives in other departments of the company for supply orders, keeping those employees up to date on the status of orders that have already been placed, and assisting with any necessary returns.Certified Pharmacy Technician and/or experience with Amerita’s pharmacy processes and CPR+ Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in home infusion and using CPR+

 

Supervisory Responsibility

None

 

Physical and Environmental RequirementsPositon could require up to 25 % Travel as demined necessary by business needs..While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Other DutiesPlease note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About our Line of Business

Amerita, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is a specialty infusion company focused on providing complex pharmaceutical products and clinical services to patients outside of the hospital. Committed to excellent service, our vision is to combine the administrative efficiencies of a large organization with the flexibility, responsiveness, and entrepreneurial spirit of a local provider. For more information, please visit www.ameritaiv.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X.  

Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year