Pharmacy Inventory Control Specialist-Optimization (System), Plainfield - Integrated Service Center; Full Time/Days

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. This position provides for uninterrupted flow of pharmaceutical products and supplies to the organization including hospitals, retail pharmacies, clinics, surgery centers and other departments as needed. It involves deploying to support sites in operations efforts with technology implementation and optimization, coordinating stocking of pharmaceutical products and supplies, and performing inventory control procedures. The role requires travel between IU Health facilities, has a significant remote component, and may require intermittent weekend or after-hours coverage.

Responsibilities

• Accurately communicates procurement activities between all relevant internal and external parties.
• Follows-up on service support tickets submitted by themself and appropriately analyses ones submitted by counterparts for any new builds to maintain efficiency of operations and accuracy of systems and safeguards.
• Coordinates with IS team on new drug builds and inventory software solutions.
• Coordinates removal of expired and short-dated products and discuss opportunities with reverse distribution with designated system analyst.
• Participates in and coordinate inventory projects and par analysis (e.g., cycle count audits, contract compliance, workflow optimizations, etc.).
• Uses computerized inventory software to analyze, record, track, and maintain all inventory related data.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels and ensures inventory is available and ready for use to best of ability.
• Coordinates data tracking efficiency with all goods and services received and distributed.
• Works with other pharmacy team members to brainstorm ways to reduce inventory waste or add new products.
• Ensures all inventory (including supplies) is organized, properly stored, and in good condition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Requires Indiana Pharmacy Technician License.
• Requires Pharmacy Technician National Certification.
• 5+ years relevant experience preferred.
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness
• 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.