Pharmacy Inventory Lead - Technician

The University of Vermont Health Network; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Pharmacy Inventory Lead to manage inventory and compliance within the inpatient pharmacy. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills and experience with pharmacy inventory systems, ensuring medication availability and safety. The successful candidate will coordinate training and oversee medication storage, while fostering collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience with computerized purchasing and pharmacy inventory systems.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for medication handling and storage.
• Desire to teach and enforce processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Oversee receipt and storage of medications for UVMMC.
• Manage replenishment of hospital emergency carts using RFID technology.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent verbal communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Associate degree in business or related field

Pharmacy Tech certification

State registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Inventory management systems

Pharmacy systems

EPIC

StatStock

Job description

Building Details

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington, Vermont

Job Details

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy - Storeroom Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 40 Biweekly Hours, Day Shift (8 hours)

Weekend Needs: Yes

Salary Range: Min $23.40, Mid $30.17, Max $36.93

Recruiter: Jason Dubuque

Position Description

The Pharmacy Inventory Lead demonstrates competence in inventory management and compliance within the inpatient pharmacy. Responsibilities include coordinating training, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and overseeing the receipt and storage of medications for UVMMC. The role involves working with pharmacy systems such as wholesale distributor software, inventory management systems, EPIC, and StatStock. The Lead ensures compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), performs regular cycle counts, and manages the replenishment of hospital emergency carts and kits using RFID technology. The position requires multitasking, excellent customer service, and collaboration across departments to ensure medication availability and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business, or two years of college or technical school, preferably with an emphasis on business or inventory management
• Pharmacy Tech certification desirable
• State registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Experience

• At least 2 years of experience with computerized purchasing and pharmacy inventory systems

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of regulatory requirements for medication handling and storage
• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work with interruptions
• Desire to teach and enforce processes and procedures

This is a bargaining union position.