Pharmacy Technician - Inventory Specialist

The Inventory Technician is responsible for purchasing and managing inventory within the pharmacy. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, timely ordering, and proper storage of medications. The Inventory Technician will work closely with Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to prepare and dispense medications in a fast-paced pharmacy where attention to accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficiency are critical to patient safety and care, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice.

Primary Responsibilities 
• Supervise the receiving and placement/stocking of daily vendor orders via inventory software
• Assist pharmacists in purchasing and inventory reporting. 
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and correct any errors or discrepancies of balance on hand.
• Process and maintain log of outdates, recalls, returns, and damaged/expired medications. 
• Oversee and approve drug stock transfers between pharmacies in assigned jurisdiction. 
• Maintain proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs within USP 800 guidelines. 
• Support Pharmacy Technician workflow by preparing, labelling, and dispensing medications under Pharmacist supervision. Responsible for prioritizing and navigating the print pharmacy system’s print queue, printing medication labels, and checking for inventory balance on medications in the pharmacy ordering 
system.
• Assist with the packaging and shipping of medications and supplies as required, to maintain workflow and commitments to customers. 
• Operate and maintain automation systems including adherence packaging device. Load medications and verify medication types, quantities, and lot numbers during dispensing process. 
• Provide support in adjusting and correcting any errors or discrepancies that occurred during the automated dispensing process. 
• Perform job assignments in full compliance and complete understanding of the State and Federal laws and internal policies and procedures governing the 
handling, dispensing and distribution of medications dispensed by RiverviewRx. 
• Maintain clean and safe work environment. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Skills 
• Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in superior accuracy. 
• Demonstrate organizational skills that will aid in inventory management. 
• Proficient computer skills and ability to easily navigate through pharmacy system and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team setting while focused on detail, accuracy, and productivity.
• Proven experience as a highly effective communicator with internal and external customers; includes listening, speaking, understanding, and writing in English.
• Basic pharmacy knowledge of medical terminology, medication names, and pharmacy sig codes.
• Demonstrated ability to lift and move heavy packages (up to 30 lbs.) in compliance with safe handling procedures. 

Education/Experience Requirements
• High School Diploma and additional specialized training as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working as a Pharmacy Technician with working knowledge of inventory and fulfilment process, maintaining proper inventory in the pharmacy strongly preferred