Pharmacy Inventory Technician

NaphCare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Inventory Technician to support inventory management and pharmacy workflow. In this role, you will ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards while maintaining effective communication with clients and staff. Your expertise will be vital in managing stock, handling medication processes, and contributing to a positive work environment. If you are passionate about pharmacy and looking to make a meaningful impact, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in pharmacy inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management and maintain pharmacy workflow.
• Communicate effectively with clients and pharmacy staff.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical processes and regulations.

Skills

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Pharmaceutical Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Inventory Technician is responsible for assisting the Pharmacy Procurement Manager with inventory management, maintaining pharmacy workflow and completing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. The hours for this position are 12p-9p Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that pharmaceutical processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance, and accreditation standards.
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes.
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria.
• Replenishing and rotating stock in the pharmacy/wholesaler areas as needed.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all medications, to include monthly expiration date checks.
• Manage processes and paperwork regarding expired medication destruction and drug recalls.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas, including sterilization as required.
• Order, label, and count stock medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data.
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities and pricing against invoices, and report stock needs and/or shortages. This will include helping to order and/or process/fulfill backordered product requests.
• Must complete at least sufficient hours of CEU to maintain Technician license. Ensure that all pharmaceutical services provided within the facility conform to state licensure, accreditation, regulatory agency requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example.
• Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care.
• Work with other pharmacy staff regarding ordering of product and organization of pharmacy stock.
• Willingness to complete special projects as needed from management
• Willingness to work assigned schedule and mandatory overtime in peak times

Qualifications

Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy with a minimum of 1 year experience, PTCB certification and USP 797 experience is a plus.