Outpatient Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston is seeking a Pharmacy Inventory Specialist to manage procurement and inventory for outpatient pharmacy operations. The role requires strong mathematical skills, a pharmacy technician certification, and experience in inventory management. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute to patient care through effective supply management.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy required.
• National pharmacy technician certification from PTCB or exCPT required.
• 3-4 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement of outpatient pharmacy pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and utilize return processes.
• Ensure proper credit is received from drug wholesalers.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

QS1 – NRX

Inventory/stock control software

Job description

Outpatient Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

Outpatient Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

• 41726
• 41 Teed Drive, Randolph, Massachusetts, United States, 02368
• Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Outpatient Pharmacy Purchasing Manager and Outpatient Pharmacy Purchasing Supervisor, and according to department policies and procedures, and guidelines, the individual is responsible for supporting all aspects pertaining to the procurement of outpatient, retail, mail order pharmacy pharmaceuticals, Durable Medical Equipment Prosthetics Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS), and maintenance of pharmacy medication and associated supplies.

This includes but is not limited to: purchasing medications and pharmacy supplies monitoring inventory levels, rotating stock, and effectively utilizing return process to ensure proper credit is received from drug wholesaler.

Position: Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

Department: Retail Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent degree and strong mathematical skills.

Preferred : Some college, and associates or Bachelor’s degree

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Required - Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.

Required - National pharmacy technician certification from either Pharmacy Tech Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam of Certified Pharmacy Techs (exCPT)

EXPERIENCE:

Requires at least 3 - 4 years of related experience (shipping, receiving, material handling, or maintaining inventory or pharmacy experience preferred)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability

Ability to work independently to accomplish assigned daily tasks to expectation, consistently, and on-time.

Familiarity with 340B and Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC) ordering and dispensing.

Experience with QS1 – NRX or similar outpatient pharmacy operating system.

Effective and strong interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with nursing staff, patients, families/visitors, physicians, and other hospital staff.

Strong analytical and mathematical skills.

Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.

Microsoft Office; Excel, Word; and ability to adapt to specialized inventory/stock control software to track and record inventory levels.

Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications, and work priorities as the business and customer needs demand.

Physical ability to lift heavy loads as required for filling medication supply orders.

Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans