Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

PharMerica

The Pharmacy Inventory Specialist will work closely with the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor Pharmacy Fulfillment Manager Pharmacy Director and the Director of Procurement to ensure all aspects of inventory management at the pharmacy level are complete and accurate. Included in responsibilities are Inventory counts cycle counts receiving ordering monitoring out-of-stock medications by looking into queues for upcoming patient orders. This would also include managing returns and transfers from pharmacy to pharmacy and other duties as assigned.

• Participates in orientation training and competency assessment
• Manages the medication return processes including manufacturer returns and replacement product
• Receives drugs and supply orders stock shelves rotates stock using FEFO and removes outdated drugs from inventory
• Monitors inventory levels of supplies and drug specific care kits to ensure compliance with SOPs
• Manages inventory out-of-stocks communicating with purchasing as necessary
• Completes cycle counts as well as physical inventory and investigate/resolve any active variance
• Ensures all intercompany pharmacy transfers are completed as requested in a timely manner
• Maintains a clean and safe pharmacy work environment by complying with policies procedures and regulations
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities
• Monitors any communications between patients and physician offices to coordinate any deliveries that are delayed
• Ensures packing all deliveries are as per SOPs including seasonal cold chain packing to protect product integrity
• Understands USP 800 guidelines and follows safe handling of hazardous materials
• Escalates workflow/process improvement ideas to leadership
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed
• Performs other tasks as assigned
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companys Code of Business Conduct and Ethics its policies and procedures the Corporate Compliance Agreement applicable federal and state laws and applicable professional standards

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Certified Pharmacy Technician Associates or Bachelors Degree desired
• Two or more years in a Pharmacy or Healthcare Setting
• Previous leadership experience is a plus
• Pharmacy or Health Care related knowledge data entry experience in conjunction with pharmacy; Specialty
• Pharmacy leadership experience preferred
• Registration with Board of Pharmacy; Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)
• Deadline oriented strong time management and prioritization skills as well as an independent worker