Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, FT Days
About The Position
The Pharmacy Inventory Specialist orders and maintains appropriate medication and supply par levels, manages shortages and back orders, communicates ongoing shortages to pharmacy leadership and staff, and obtains drop-shipped items. The role follows hospital contracts affecting pharmacy purchasing and is accountable for incorrect or damaged goods. It handles invoice, accounting, payment, and interdepartmental billing paperwork and coordinates the annual drug inventory. The specialist supports medication availability and patient care by assisting pharmacists and other technicians as needed. The role also assists the Director of Pharmacy with annual operating and capital budgets and may review monthly financial reports, report discrepancies to Accounting, and provide information about significant variances. The position follows WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Pharmacy Technician certification required upon hire.
- Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy required upon hire.
- At least 1 year of experience in specific areas of pharmacy.
- Exposure to or experience in high-risk areas such as Specialty IV Admixture, Purchasing/Inventory Control, or Controlled Substance Distribution and Accountability.
- Basic typing skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and general computer skills.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Basic management skills and good problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lift at least 30 pounds.
- Ability to push a transportation cart weighing approximately 100 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Order formulary and non-formulary stock; check for expired items and recalls, and rotate stock.
- Acquire emergency medications in a timely manner.
- Manage inventory and work with auditors and drug company representatives.
- Arrange and supervise the pharmacy’s annual inventory.
- Supervise the drug purchasing program.
- Monitor revenues and expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses.
- Process paperwork for billing, credits, and ordering.
- Assist pharmacists and other technicians as needed to support prompt, accurate medication delivery for patient care.
- Assist the Director of Pharmacy in preparing annual operating and capital budgets.
- May review monthly financial reports, contact the Accounting Department about discrepancies, and provide the Director of Pharmacy with information about significant variances.
- Comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
