Inventory Specialist

Texas Children's Medical Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Inventory Specialist performs and coordinates activities related to procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of inventory, including controlled substances. The role oversees operations, record keeping, auditing, and documentation of medications within automated dispensing machines (ADMs), specifically Omnicell systems. The position requires knowledge of current legal and regulatory standards for pharmaceutical handling, computer proficiency, strong verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and the ability to work closely with others throughout the day.

Requirements

Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy (RPHT-TX) or Pharmacy Intern (PHAR INT) required.
Knowledge of current legal and regulatory standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
Proficiency with computer software.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work under pressure and work closely with others throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred.
Two years of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Five years of hospital pharmacy technician experience with inventory control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage daily inventory operations and serve as a liaison with campus leadership on inventory issues.
Run compliance reports according to guidelines; review reports and assist with appropriate product changes.
Follow up on back-orders, drug recalls, and problem orders identified by pharmacy staff or the wholesaler.
Coordinate the annual physical inventory of pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances.
Process and track check requests and invoices for pharmaceutical supplies according to guidelines.
Ensure compliance with controlled-substance policies and procedures through routine visits to patient care and pharmacy areas.
Oversee reconciliation of unit-dose controlled substances and coordinate controlled-substance audits as required by law and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Investigate controlled-substance discrepancies and complete discrepancy reports when necessary.
Perform required weekly inspections and coordinate removal of expired controlled substances from pharmacy areas.
Return expired controlled substances to the DEA monthly.
Ensure daily controlled-substance counts are completed accurately and coordinate controlled-substance record keeping, including documentation of wastage or returns.
Oversee daily ordering, receiving, and distribution of pharmaceutical supplies.
Set up and track maintenance agreements when necessary, according to guidelines.
Review reports and ensure medication par levels provide an adequate supply.
Formulate and revise policies and procedures for ordering, receiving, and distributing pharmaceuticals.
Coordinate removal of expired medications from pharmacy areas.
Oversee daily ADM operations, including inventory, reports, troubleshooting, and database management in accordance with database management guidelines.
Maintain adequate medication par levels in ADMs, as documented by Par vs. Usage reports and indicated by the absence of inventory complaints from nursing or pharmacy areas.
Perform routine audits to ensure appropriate ADM utilization.
Participate in and support implementation of new processes and projects.