Coordinator Pharmacy Inventory

highmarkhealth; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Canonsburg, PA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to oversee procurement, inventory, and distribution of pharmaceuticals in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes adherence to HIPAA, 340B program compliance, and precise record-keeping.

Responsibilities include processing recalls, monitoring floor stock and automated dispensing cabinets, supporting billing, and participating in performance improvement and regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• At least 3 years in a hospital pharmacy technician role.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT.
• PA State Board registration as Pharmacy Technician trainee or technician by start date.

Responsibilities

• Procurement, inventory, receiving and reverse distribution for medications; maintain records and recalls.
• Monitor hospital medication inventory including floor stock and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Support network supply chain purchasing initiatives; reconcile purchase records and invoices.
• Administer 340B program records and ensure compliance with 340B regulations.
• Assist management in budgeting by reporting price changes and purchase volumes.
• Process patient and department charges and bills; resolve discrepancies.
• Perform Central Fill Pharmacy duties and safe operation of equipment.
• Contribute to performance improvement and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma / GED

Pharmacy technician training program

3 years hospital pharmacy technician experience

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

PA State Board registration by start date

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.

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.

Compliance Requirement : 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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