Pharmacy Inventory Control Expert

Indiana University Health System • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day. Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you! Provides for uninterrupted flow of pharmaceutical products and supplies to the organization including hospitals, retail pharmacies, clinics, surgery centers and other departments as needed. Selects new pharmaceutical products and supplies with guidance from department management. Performs and / or supervises inventory control procedures that may consist of product ordering, receiving, returns, cycle counts, and recalls. Reviews invoices and resolves problems including order discrepancies, back orders, and contract price changes. Initiates procedures to update formulary databases and barcode associations as needed. Maintains all records pertaining to pharmaceuticals (including controlled substances) and supplies in compliance with organization policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License.
• Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification.
• 5+ years relevant experience required.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with drugs.
• Requires strong mathematical calculation skills.
• Requires full proficiency as a pharmacy technician in assigned areas and ability to work within established procedures under limited supervision.
• Requires strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires strong customer service skills.
• Requires intermediate proficiency typing and using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides for uninterrupted flow of pharmaceutical products and supplies to the organization including hospitals, retail pharmacies, clinics, surgery centers and other departments as needed.
• Selects new pharmaceutical products and supplies with guidance from department management.
• Performs and / or supervises inventory control procedures that may consist of product ordering, receiving, returns, cycle counts, and recalls.
• Reviews invoices and resolves problems including order discrepancies, back orders, and contract price changes.
• Initiates procedures to update formulary databases and barcode associations as needed.
• Maintains all records pertaining to pharmaceuticals (including controlled substances) and supplies in compliance with organization policy as well as state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees