Coordinator Pharmacy Inventory

Highmark Health; Boon Terrace (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to support procurement, storage, distribution, and 340B program compliance in a hospital setting.

The role requires completion of a certified pharmacy technician program and PA Board registration before starting. You will help manage inventory, process charges, and assist in budget monitoring across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program is required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT certification is required unless working at a specific location.
• Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician with the PA State Board of Pharmacy before start date.

Responsibilities

• Procures inventory, purchasing, receiving, and distribution of pharmaceuticals to ensure appropriate stock levels.
• Monitors hospital medication inventory, floor stock, and automated dispensing cabinet inventory.
• Maintains 340B compliance, records, and 340B split-billing software files; ensures policy compliance.
• Assists pharmacy management with drug budgeting and pricing changes; tracks contracts and volumes.
• Performs central fill duties as assigned and participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

NHA ExCPT credential

Tools

PA State Board of Pharmacy registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee/Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Company: Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Provides for purchase, storage, distribution, reverse distribution and accounting of pharmaceuticals and related products in accordance with all federal and state laws and standards of professional practice.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs procurement functions related to inventory, purchasing, receiving, reverse distribution, storage and drug distribution to ensure appropriate inventory levels to meet operational needs. (30%)
• Monitors hospital medication inventory including floor stock, automated dispensing cabinet inventory and facilitates the medication needs of other departments. (30%)
• Participates in network supply chain purchasing initiatives. Reconciles and maintains purchase records pertaining to inventory activities, invoice management and associated database maintenance activities. (10%)
• Administers the inventory replacement process for 340B medications inclusive of maintaining files and accurate records for 340B split billing software, maintaining compliance with 340B regulations, conducting all procurement activities in line with policies and regulations that govern hospital policy and the 340B program as appropriate. (10%)
• Assists pharmacy management in monitoring the department's drug budget by reporting significant changes in prices, contract status and purchase volumes. (10%)
• Processes patient and department charges, credits and billing information. Resolves discrepancies as they arise. Participates in CDM build and maintenance as necessary. (5%)
• Performs the pharmacy technician functions as defined in the pharmacy technician job descriptions as necessary. Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts. (5%)
• Central Fill Pharmacy: Safe operation of equipment assigned, including but not limited to: forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, or other material handling equipment. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum High school diploma / GED
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Equivalent relevant pharmacy experience required in lieu of formal training program 3 years in a hospital pharmacy technician role.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or National Health Career Association Pharmacy Technician Certification (ExCPT), unless working in the Central Distribution Service location.
• Effective June 28, 2026; upon hire and before start date, registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician through the PA State Board of Pharmacy.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.