Specialist-Pharmacy Inventory

Job Requirements Position Summary The Inventory Specialist is responsible for working with Pharmacy administration to ensure: * Appropriate drug purchasing, receiving, and stocking of inventory to facilitate positive patient outcomes Minimum Requirements Education * High School Graduate (GED) Required.

Experience * State Technician Certification: 3 years of Pharmacy experience required; Hospital pharmacy experience required License/Registration/Certifications * State Certified Registered Technician with the Board of Pharmacy * 340B On-line University (must be completed within 1 year of hire date) as applicable Preferred Requirements Preferred Education * N/A Preferred Experience * 340B experience preferred * Inventory management Experience preferred; Preferred License/Registration/Certifications * N/A Core Job Responsibilities * Effectively utilizes technology to transmit and receive orders daily.

* Effectively acquires inventory during periods of vendor stock outs when it occurs.

* Proper placement/rotation/labeling of stock on shelves/carousels/narc station daily.

* All assigned areas of the pharmacy must be stocked and checked for expired medications.

* Reviews price changes within wholesaler catalog, updates and communicates inventory file maintenance as needed.

* Monitors inventory levels on a daily basis and determines order quantities for all applicable vendors according to established departmental guidelines.

* Determines appropriate PAR levels, updates software and reorder points for stock whenever usage patterns change.

* Efficiently executes returns/recalls to wholesaler and reconciles borrow/loans in a timely manner.

* Ensures DSCSA requirements are maintained.

* Receives, fills, and documents interdepartmental orders.

* Creates purchase orders on computer systems and properly distributes hardcopy documentation daily.

* Compiles Direct vendor purchases for monthly reporting and split billing software import.

* Provides customer service to hospital departments regarding inventory inquires.

* Completes required physical inspections of assigned off-site departments and physician practices.

* Communicates effectively and operates as a team player.

* Other responsibilities as assigned