Pharmacy Inventory Control Specialist--Perelman Center--full time, days

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Penn Medicine is a leading academic medical center and part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System. The Inventory Control Specialist is a Pharmacy Technician III responsible for maintaining an extensive monthly inventory (~$5 million) and supporting Purchasing with order preparation, billing accuracy, and receipt processing.

Responsibilities include regular cycle counts, procedures for inventory adequacy, and proactive restock alerts.

Qualifikationen

• Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory handling.
• Strong teamwork with Purchasing and Storeroom staff.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Experience with inventory audit processes and reporting.

Aufgaben

• Manage Storeroom inventory for accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate with staff to store medications properly and check expiration dates.
• Maintain and document inventory transactions in the system.
• Assist in recalling FDA missing or incorrect items and notify vendors.
• Support cycle counts and regular audits with management reports.

Kenntnisse

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

Storeroom management

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Registered Pharmacy Technician (PA State Board of Pharmacy)

Certified Pharmacy Technician - CPhT

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• The Inventory Control Specialist is a Pharmacy Technician III who is responsible for properly maintaining an average monthly Pharmacy inventory on hand of almost $5 million dollars. Assist Purchasing staff in preparing orders, ensure accurate billing and shipment of orders, and receive, unpack and enter products into one of our automated inventory systems. The Inventory Control Specialist will ensures that inventory cycle counts are completely regularly and in a timely manner. Develop and implement procedures for ensuring that adequate inventory levels are present. Proactively alert purchasing staff regarding restock opportunities. Conduct inventory audit on a regular basis and provides reports to management. Audit received drugs for accuracy, quality, and adherence to all special instructions. Report inventory on hand at Drug Shortage Task Force meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring our Storeroom operations are successful by performing all inventory functions to ensure accuracy, efficiency, compliance standards, and minimal damage. This person will manage the physical inventory in the Lower and Main Storeroom, resolving and proactively addressing any issues that may occur and answering any questions about inventory that may arise.
• Works with hospital staff to ensure medications are stored properly and are within expiration date. Completes check for expired meds daily for assigned bin locations. Stores inventory in proper locations to ensure compliance. Maintains inventory in storeroom is adequately controlled and all transactions are properly documented. Maximizes inventory system functionality to ensure the purchasing and inventory control processes are efficient and accurate. Ensure that inventory automation systems are being used properly, to include monthly reconciliations. Review bi-monthly cycle counts performed by Storeroom staff.
• Maintains inventory records appropriately, including documentation of all receipts, issues and transfers.
• Assists purchasing staff in handling notification of FDA recalls; retrieval of medication from inventory, patient care areas, Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy; returns to vendor.
• Ensures inventory in storeroom is adequately controlled and all transactions are properly documented.
• Completes check for expired meds daily for assigned bin locations.
• Possess and exhibits practical, technical and academic knowledge sufficient to successfully manage all receiving activities. Completes annual safety training.
• Expands professional and personal growth by adjusting to current trends in his/her field and preparing to meet changes.

Credentials:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PA State Board of Pharmacy) (Required)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - CPhT (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• 3 plus years of pharmacy experience (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.