Certified Inventory Technician

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America

About the role

East Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, offers an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly growing team. We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care with a core focus on delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. Our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and dedicated team provide an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment.

Schedule

Rotating shifts between 7am-7pm. Weekend availability only required if quarterly inventory falls on a weekend.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the pharmacy inventory to ensure sufficient supply while maintaining targeted inventory levels.
• Receive, process, unpack, and check in orders on a daily basis.
• Place and organize inventory on shelves, ensuring products are labeled accurately.
• Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels; restock shelves from overstock daily.
• Remove outdated products from shelves for return.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with maintaining the pharmacy system by updating NDCs in a timely manner.
• Participate in quarterly physical inventory: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
• May assist in filling and packaging of prescriptions.
• May assist with submitting all regular daily orders to ensure availability of products and smooth workflow in the pharmacy.
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed (e.g., preparing unit dose medications).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB).
• 1+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience).
• Inventory Management skills.
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire about inaccuracies.

Attributes

• Work Ethic/Integrity – Must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy.
• Strategy and Planning – Ability to think ahead, plan, and manage time efficiently.
• Problem Solving – Ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level.
• Team Oriented – Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members.

Work Environment

Due to the collaborative nature of the business and the need to service customers, the employee must be able to interact effectively with others in an office environment, manage conflict, and handle stressful situations and deadlines. Ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

Compensation & Financial

• Competitive pay.
• 401(k) with company match.

Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability.
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident, and Critical Illness.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

Wellbeing

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund).

Time Off

• Paid holidays and sick days.
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service.