Coordinator Pharmacy Inventory

Highmark Health; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support procurement, distribution and inventory control of pharmaceuticals within a hospital setting in Pennsylvania. The role includes 340B program compliance, recalls processing, and collaboration with pharmacy management on budgeting and billing processes.

The ideal candidate has formal pharmacy technician training, CPhT/ExCPT certification, and hospital experience. On-site role with adherence to HIPAA and privacy policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Equivalent hospital pharmacy technician experience accepted in lieu of formal training.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT required unless working in Central Distribution Service location.
• Registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician with PA State Board before start date.

Responsibilities

• Procure, store, distribute and account for pharmaceuticals per laws and professional standards.
• Monitor hospital medication inventory including floor stock and automated dispensing cabinet inventory.
• Participate in 340B program procurement, records, and compliance.
• Maintain purchase records, recalls, returns and credits.
• Assist with drug budget monitoring by reporting pricing and purchase volumes.
• Handle patient and department charges and billing information; participate in CDM build.
• Perform pharmacy technician duties as needed and support quality and compliance initiatives.
• Central Fill Pharmacy operations and equipment handling as required.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Regulatory compliance

Inventory control

Recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Hospital pharmacy experience (3 years)

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

PA State Board registration as Technician Trainee or Technician

Tools

340B software

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

• (30%) 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.
• (10%) 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.
• (5%) 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.
• 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.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $20.12 Pay Range Maximum: $33.11 Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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About Highmark Health

California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice 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.