Pharmacy Inventory & Procurement Lead

Highmark Health; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of medications in a hospital setting. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, recalls processing, and compliance with 340B regulations and HIPAA requirements.

The position supports multiple departments, assists in budget monitoring, and performs central fill tasks with safe operation of equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED.
• Completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program. Equivalent relevant pharmacy experience required in lieu of formal training program
• 3 years in a hospital pharmacy technician role.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or National Health Career Association Pharmacy Technician Certification (ExCPT), unless working in the Central Distribution Service location.
• Effective June 28, 2026; upon hire and before start date, registration as Pharmacy Technician Trainee or Pharmacy Technician through the PA State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs procurement functions related to inventory, purchasing, receiving, reverse distribution, storage and drug distribution to ensure appropriate inventory levels to meet operational needs.
• Monitors hospital medication inventory including floor stock, automated dispensing cabinet inventory and facilitates the medication needs of other departments.
• Participates in network supply chain purchasing initiatives. Reconciles and maintains purchase records pertaining to inventory activities, invoice management and associated database maintenance activities.
• Administers the inventory replacement process for 340B medications inclusive of maintaining files and accurate records for 340B split billing software, maintaining compliance with 340B regulations, conducting all procurement activities in line with policies and regulations that govern hospital policy and the 340B program as appropriate.
• Assists pharmacy management in monitoring the department's drug budget by reporting significant changes in prices, contract status and purchase volumes.
• Processes patient and department charges, credits and billing information. Resolves discrepancies as they arise. Participates in CDM build and maintenance as necessary.
• Performs the pharmacy technician functions as defined in the pharmacy technician job descriptions as necessary. Participates in performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Central Fill Pharmacy: Safe operation of equipment assigned, including but not limited to: forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks, or other material handling equipment.

Education

High school diploma / GED

Pharmacy technician training program

Certification: CPhT or ExCPT

PA registration requirement (Technician Trainee/Technician)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to manage procurement, inventory, and distribution of medications in a hospital setting. This role ensures accurate recordkeeping, recalls processing, and compliance with 340B regulations and HIPAA requirements.

The position supports multiple departments, assists in budget monitoring, and performs central fill tasks with safe operation of equipment.