Pharmacy Inventory Technician

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

1d•$39 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Inventory Technician is responsible for receiving, stocking and delivering pharmaceuticals/pharmaceutical supplies for all Pharmacy areas. Assists the Pharmacy Buyers in maintaining drug and supply inventory by managing the receipt of inventory and overseeing existing inventory.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of directly related experience.
Pharmacy Technician by California Board of Pharmacy or Intern Pharmacist by California Board of Pharmacy
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely with emphasis on customer service.
Ability to demonstrates PCARES and interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals.
Ability to adapt, initiate action, manages work, contributes to team success, professional knowledge and technical skills, and continuous learning.
Ability to function independently under direct or indirect supervision.
Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
Understand, and manage pharmacy inventory processes for orders and receiving
Practice FIFO (First in, first out) when restocking all areas; managing outgoing shipments
Understand nomenclature of receiving documents/manifest /invoice/packing slip including back-order/shipped/recall/return
Able to understand when to utilize chemo spill kit

Responsibilities

Collaborate with SHC and LPCH docks/Shipping & Receiving as necessary as necessary for incoming or outgoing shipments
Receive all products from various vendors, via various carriers/couriers
Receive direct purchases through PeopleSoft system
Checks incoming orders against items listed on receiving documents for accuracy of shipment and integrity of product
Confirm product against Electronic Health Record (EHR), IV manager workflow system and other pharmacy systems by bar code scanning
Processes damaged products for returns
Identifies incoming stock requiring quarantine and triages to appropriate person(s).
Distribute and stock in appropriate storage space (room temp, refrigerate, freezer) for all Pharmacy areas.
Communicates inventory issues and concerns to buyers
Receive controlled substances into Pharmacy Controlled Substance Cabinet
Manage and restock from overfill areas (back-orders/overstock) to main stock
Establishes and maintains the inventory levels of drugs and supplies, oversees the verification of products received and the rotating and arranging of stock.
Assists with preparations for annual physical drug inventory.