Pharmacy Inventory Control Expert

Indiana University Health; Plainfield (NH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee assistance program

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Plainfield, IN, is seeking a Pharmacy Inventory Control Expert to join our pharmacy supply chain team. This onsite role supports hospitals, clinics, and care sites by maintaining inventory accuracy, optimizing product availability, and resolving supply challenges.

The ideal candidate is an experienced pharmacy technician with strong organizational skills, proficiency with pharmacy systems and Microsoft Office, and a commitment to compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Indiana Pharmacy Technician License required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmacy technician, inventory management, or pharmacy supply chain experience required.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency as a pharmacy technician with the ability to work effectively within established procedures under limited supervision.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and keyboarding skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with medications and pharmaceutical products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous flow and availability of pharmaceutical products and supplies throughout the health system.
• Perform and oversee inventory control activities including product ordering, receiving, cycle counts, returns, recalls, and inventory reconciliation.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, backorders, invoice issues, and contract pricing variances.
• Support evaluation and selection of new pharmaceutical products and supplies in collaboration with leadership.
• Maintain accurate formulary records, product databases, and barcode associations.
• Monitor and manage controlled substance inventory records in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Utilize pharmacy systems and technology to maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors, pharmacy teams, and internal stakeholders to address inventory needs and supply chain challenges.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and proactively solve inventory-related issues.

Skills

Pharmacy inventory management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient.

Overview

We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Pharmacy Inventory Control Expert

Integrated Service Center (ISC) | Plainfield, Indiana

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Onsite Position

Join IU Health's pharmacy supply chain team and play a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted access to medications and pharmaceutical supplies across one of Indiana's largest healthcare systems. As a Pharmacy Inventory Control Expert, you will serve as a key resource in managing inventory operations that support hospitals, retail pharmacies, ambulatory clinics, surgery centers, and other patient care areas throughout the organization.

This position is ideal for an experienced pharmacy technician who is self-motivated, highly organized, technology-savvy, and excels at problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. You will help maintain inventory accuracy, optimize product availability, resolve supply challenges, and ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations and organizational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuous flow and availability of pharmaceutical products and supplies throughout the health system.
• Perform and oversee inventory control activities including product ordering, receiving, cycle counts, returns, recalls, and inventory reconciliation.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, backorders, invoice issues, and contract pricing variances.
• Support the evaluation and selection of new pharmaceutical products and supplies in collaboration with leadership.
• Maintain accurate formulary records, product databases, and barcode associations.
• Monitor and manage controlled substance inventory records in compliance with organizational policies and state and federal regulations.
• Utilize pharmacy systems and technology to maintain inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors, pharmacy teams, and internal stakeholders to address inventory needs and supply chain challenges.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and proactively solve inventory-related issues before they impact patient care.

What We're Looking For

• Self-driven and dependable professional who can work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and task-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Skilled problem solver with the ability to analyze and resolve inventory challenges.
• Comfortable working with technology, pharmacy systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong mathematical and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Indiana Pharmacy Technician License required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant pharmacy technician, inventory management, or pharmacy supply chain experience required.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency as a pharmacy technician with the ability to work effectively within established procedures under limited supervision.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and keyboarding skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires the absence of criminal history related to the ability to work with medications and pharmaceutical products.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.