Inventory Specialist

Parkview Health Services•Buffalo, NY

46d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist supports accurate, compliant, and efficient inventory management across an assigned pharmacy location. The role ensures accurate inventory levels, timely ordering, proper storage and handling, invoice reconciliation, and compliance in medication handling. The position is full-time at Parkview Health Services in Buffalo, New York, with a listed salary range of $19.00–$22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least one year of experience working as a Pharmacy Technician is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of pharmacy inventory and fulfillment processes, including maintaining proper pharmacy inventory, is strongly preferred.
Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in accuracy.
Strong organizational skills to support inventory management.
Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate pharmacy systems and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy, and productivity.
Effective communication with internal and external customers, including listening, speaking, understanding, and writing in English.
Ability to lift and move packages weighing up to 30 pounds while following safe handling procedures.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience with inventory processing is highly preferred.
At least one year of Pharmacy Technician experience with working knowledge of inventory and fulfillment processes is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete job assignments in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and internal policies and procedures governing the handling, dispensing, and distribution of medications.
Receive and place or stock daily vendor orders using inventory and pharmacy software.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels and a consistent inventory cycle-count process.
Report, investigate, and correct inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies in on-hand balances.
Track medication expiration dates and ensure First-In, First-Out stock rotation.
Handle Return to Stock drugs through automation and daily workflow, verifying lot numbers and expiration dates.
Log out-of-date, recalled, returned, and damaged or expired medications.
Oversee and approve drug stock transfers between pharmacies in the assigned jurisdiction.
Maintain proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
Maintain the integrity of pharmacy bays by creating and implementing a weekly cleaning schedule for a clean and safe work environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.