Inventory Specialist

Paycom; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Health Services in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Inventory Specialist to support accurate, compliant inventory management across the pharmacy location. You will ensure correct stock levels, timely ordering, proper storage, and invoice reconciliation while adhering to medication handling standards.

You will maintain cycle counts, track expiration dates, rotate stock via FIFO, and collaborate with pharmacists and suppliers to resolve discrepancies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; one year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory and fulfilment processes in a pharmacy setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory control.
• Proficient with pharmacy software and basic Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Complete job assignments in compliance with State and Federal laws and internal policies governing medications.
• Receive and stock daily vendor orders via inventory and pharmacy software.
• Maintain inventory levels and perform cycle counts; report and correct discrepancies.
• Track expiration dates and ensure FIFO stock rotation; log recalled or damaged meds.
• Oversee drug stock transfers between pharmacies within jurisdiction.
• Maintain handling and disposal of hazardous drugs per USP 800 guidelines.

Skills

Inventory management

Attention to detail

MS Office

Pharmacy software

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Microsoft Excel/Outlook/Word

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Parkview Health Services - Buffalo, NY 14226, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly, Position Summary

Position Summary

The Inventory Specialist supports accurate, compliant, and efficient inventory management across assigned pharmacy location. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, timely ordering, proper storage and handling, invoice reconciliation, and full compliance with medications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete job assignments in compliance and with understanding of the State and Federal laws and internal policies and procedures governing the handling, dispensing and distribution of medications dispensed by the company.
• Complete the receiving and placement/stocking of daily vendor orders via inventory and pharmacy software.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and a consistent inventory cycle count process. Report, investigate, and correct any inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies of balance on hand.
• Track medication expiration dates and ensure First-In, First-Out stock rotation. Handle Return to Stock drugs using automation and daily workflow, verifying lot numbers and expiration dates. Log out-of-date, recalled, returned, and damaged/expired medications.
• Oversee and approve drug stock transfers between pharmacies in assigned jurisdiction.
• Maintain proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs within USP 800 guidelines.
• Maintain integrity of Pharmacy bays by creating and implementing a weekly cleaning schedule for a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Key Skills

• Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in superior accuracy.
• Highly effective organizational skills that will aid in inventory management.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to easily navigate through varying pharmacy systems and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team setting while focused on detail, accuracy, and productivity.
• Proven experience as a highly effective communicator with internal and external customers; includes listening, speaking, understanding, and writing in English.
• Ability to lift and move heavy packages (up to 30 lbs.) in compliance with safe handling procedures.

Education/Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma and additional experience with inventory processing highly preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience working as a Pharmacy Technician with working knowledge of inventory and fulfilment process, maintaining proper inventory in the pharmacy strongly preferred.