FT Inventory Spec Pharmacy

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks a full-time Inventory Specialist Pharmacy Technician at Wellstar Paulding. You will manage inventory, place orders, and monitor shortages to ensure uninterrupted patient care, while coordinating with the pharmacy leadership on purchasing decisions.

The role requires CPHT certification, Georgia registration, and at least 1 year of pharmacy experience in high-risk areas. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPHT certification and Georgia registration required.
• Minimum 1 year pharmacy experience in high‑risk areas.
• Advanced Excel and strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Inventory management of formulary and non-formulary items.
• Order stock, monitor par levels, manage shortages and back orders.
• Coordinate with pharmacy staff on shortages and vendor communications.
• Handle invoicing, payments, and interdepartmental billing.

Skills

Typing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Management skills

Lift 30 lbs

Push 100 lbs

Education

High School Diploma / GED

CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech

Georgia State Board of Pharmacy registration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift Day (United States of America) Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a FT Inventory Spec Pharmacy Tech.

Responsible to appropriate supervisor of area to which assigned.

Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of medications and supplies and managing shortages and back orders.

Communication with pharmacy director and pharmacy staff of any ongoing shortages.

Obtains drop-shipped items.

Responsible for adhering to hospital contracts that affect the pharmacy purchasing.

Is accountable for wrong or damaged goods that are received.

Controls the paperwork and computer work involved with invoices, accounting and payments.

Is responsible for interdepartmental billing.

Responsible for coordinating the annual drug inventory.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Inventory
• Orders stock, both formulary and non-formulary, checks for out of dates and recalls, and rotates stock.
• Responsible for acquiring emergency medications in a timely manner.
• Deals with inventory, auditors, and drug company representatives.
• Arranges for and supervises the pharmacys annual inventory
• Supervises the drug purchasing program
• Monitors revenues and expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses.

Miscellaneous

• Processes paperwork for billing, credits and ordering
• To assist the pharmacists and other technicians when needed in ensuring prompt, accurate delivery of medication in support of patient care. Assists Director
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets.
• May review monthly financial reports, and contacts Accounting Department (analyst) to notify of discrepancies and provides information to the Director of Pharmacy concerning significant variances.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Diploma / GED

General Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience in specific areas of the Pharmacy. Required and Exposure and/or experience in high risk areas (e.g. Specialty IV Admixture, Purchasing/Inventory Control, Controlled Substance Distribution and Accountability. Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Basic typing skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and other general computer skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Basic management skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality.

Featured on the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For” list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.