Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

Position Summary

Responsible for the daily workflow of the medical supply room. Manages inventory; purchases receives and returns medication for departmental use.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for inventory and product ordering based on departmental needs.
• Makes inventory adjustments as necessary and assist with any returns including outdated product, over shipments, and recalls.
• Receives, prepares, and distributes all departmental orders for medications needed by all departments.
• Maintains proper and accurate records; includes invoices and records for orders, dispenses, and returns.
• Responsible for proper maintenance and storage of all medical supply room inventory. Monitors inventory for out-of-date products and removes them from inventory.
• Ensures compliance with federal and local regulations for inventory control.
• Preparation of compounds for clinic orders, in accordance with federal and local regulations (including labeling).
• Assists with the processing of all finances related to purchasing.
• At all times, maintain a courteous interaction with patients, visitors, departments, and medical personnel.
• Refers medical-related questions to appropriate clinical staff.
• Compliance with all established personnel and departmental policies.
• In coordination with the pharmacy manager, works with vendors and manufacturers on direct purchasing options for specialty medications.

Other Related Duties

• Provide coverage as a pharmacy technician in the MFA Retail Pharmacy.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of training and experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of college training is desirable.
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training program, with verification of certification, is preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a pharmacy technician in retail, nursing home, medical center, or hospital pharmacy is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in purchasing and/or inventory control is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)