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Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator

BrightSpring Health Services

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Compensation
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Location
COLUMBUS, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

PharMerica is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator for its closed-door pharmacy team in Worthington, Ohio. The role supports pharmaceutical needs for long-term care and senior living clients, with a Monday–Friday schedule and work every third weekend. The coordinator manages inventory and purchasing, addresses drug backorders and shortages, supports new contracts and programs, and monitors purchasing initiatives.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Procurement

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Two Years CollegeOne Year Experience or Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Our Company

PharMerica

Overview

PharMerica is hiring a  full time Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator in  Worthington,OH!

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:

Monday-Friday: 8am-4:30pm

Saturday-Sunday: every 3rd weekend

How YOU will benefit:

  • Supportive team with room to work independently

  • Ongoing training and career growth

  • Advancement opportunities in a growing company

  • Referral bonuses

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

As a Pharmacy Purchasing Coordinator you will:

  • Maintain optimal pharmacy inventory by managing minimum/maximum stock levels, forecasting needs, and purchasing from both wholesalers and internal warehouses.

  • Actively manage and resolve drug backorders, including sourcing alternatives from other pharmacies or suppliers.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to drug purchasing and inventory management.

  • Consistently report “temporary out” products to the wholesaler’s customer service team to ensure up-to-date supply chain communication.

  • Inform pharmacy management promptly of any critical drug shortages that may necessitate changes in patient therapy.

  • Adjust inventory min/max thresholds in response to volume changes or new business demands.

  • Support the implementation of new contracts and programs across field pharmacy locations.

  • Monitor and manage participation in strategic purchasing initiatives and cost-saving programs.

  • Ensure all newly required drug products are acquired and correctly entered into the system.

  • Proactively identify and act on opportunities for cost reduction or operational efficiency in purchasing and inventory processes.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required:

  • Associate degree or two years of college education

  • One year of professional experience or Bachelor’s degree

  • Knowledge of practices and procedures for procurement of materials, components, equipment, and services

Desired:

  • Bachelor’s degree

*Position will be posted for a minimum of 7 business day

About our Line of Business

PharMerica, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, delivers personalized pharmacy care through dedicated local teams, serving health care providers such as skilled nursing facilities, senior living communities, and hospitals. We also cater to individuals with behavioral needs, infusion therapy needs, seniors receiving in-home care, and patients with cancer. Operating long-term care, home infusion, and specialty pharmacies across the nation, we combine the personal touch of a neighborhood pharmacy with the resources of a national network. Our comprehensive solutions, backed by industry-leading technology and regulatory expertise, ensure accurate medication access, cost control, and compliance with best-in-class clinical standards. We are committed to enhancing resident health, reducing staff burdens, and supporting our clients' success. For more information, visitwww.pharmerica.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/PharMericaCorp) ,Twitter (https://twitter.com/PharMericaCorp) , andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/pharmerica/) .

BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity

Job LocationsUS-OH-COLUMBUS

ID 2026-198253

Line of Business PharMerica

Position Type Full-Time

How this job compares

Set against the 1,545 open Pharmacy Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$47–72K/yr329 salary ranges
  • Ohio median$24–36/hr53 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 78 open Pharmacy Operations jobs in Ohio and 1,545 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Ohio
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Pharmacy Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (686 postings).
Education
369 of the 1,545 open Pharmacy Operations jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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