Pharmacy Inventory Technician

About the role

The Pharmacy Inventory Technician receives procures and maintains drug inventory and all drug purchasing inventory distribution and cost records for Pharmacy. This position maintains knowledge in all aspects of pharmacy policies.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods and check against purchasing records.
• Enter receipts returns and distributions into the organization's computerized inventory system following defined processes and procedures.
• Maintain invoicing for all drug and supply accounts.
• Cooperate/coordinate with operations to maintain good communication understanding of business needs and provide support as needed.
• Sort and stock inventory on shelves every day when orders are received.
• Periodically coordinate review of inventory for expired damaged or overstocked medications and coordinate disposal or return through designated channels.
• Ensure the accuracy of computerized inventory records.
• Perform cycle counts on a regular basis to validate physical inventoried items against system records. Investigate variances and report on findings to management.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories in compliance with standards set by management.
• Prepare the pharmacy department for physical inventory by updating shelf locations/labels printing and notating count sheets and organizing drug products by lot number.
• Enter completed inventory count into the database and investigate discrepancies.
• Work with accounting or manager to resolve all reconciliation issues as they arise.
• Oversee required responses to and management of medication recall notifications in conjunction with the pharmacy manager.
• Participate and perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory control or as a pharmacy tech required.
• 3 years of experience in inventory control preferred.
• Direct experience in retail mail order or specialty pharmacy as a pharmacy technician is a plus.
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology is a plus.

Skills

• Ability to handle challenging situations in a professional and proficient manner utilizing available resources and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrate customer service and customer relationship building skills.
• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to solve routine or complicated problems effectively and drive projects to successful completion.
• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Office software which includes Excel and Word.

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• HSA/FSA.
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Self, Spouse and Dependent.
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability.
• Retail plan and Employer match contribution with Profit Share.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Company perks and Discount program.
• Engaging Wellness and Financial Education Resources.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Incentive Plans.

Pay

Base Hourly Minimum $18.00
Base Hourly Maximum $24.00

Schedule

Regular work schedule is provided based on business needs.