Coordinator Pharmacy Inventory

Allegheny Health Network; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks an experienced Pharmacy Technician to oversee procurement, storage, distribution, and 340B program compliance. You will manage inventory, assist with budgeting, and process patient charges while supporting safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include recalls handling, assisting in CDM maintenance, and performing general pharmacy technician duties as needed. This on-site role requires a formal training background and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Formal pharmacy technician training preferred; equivalent hospital experience acceptable.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ExCPT required where applicable.
• Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician with PA State Board on hire.

Responsibilities

• Procure, store, distribute and account for pharmaceuticals and related products.
• Monitor inventory levels, recalls, returns and credits for operational needs.
• Support 340B program compliance and related billing processes.
• Assist in budget monitoring by reporting price changes and contract status.
• Process patient and department charges and billing information.
• Perform pharmacy technician duties and participate in quality/compliance efforts.
• Operate safe central fill pharmacy equipment and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

3 years hospital pharmacy tech

Education

High school diploma / GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

PA Pharmacy Technician registration requirement

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. Records and processes recalls, outdates, returns and credits. (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.

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. Records and processes recalls, outdates, returns and credits. (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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