Pharmacy Inventory Specialist

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine's Pennsylvania Hospital is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to oversee direct and wholesale pharmacy purchasing, manage inventories, and maintain accurate purchasing records.

This role emphasizes data entry, vendor liaison, and compliant handling of medications, with opportunities to support pharmacy operations, cost control, and continuous improvement across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory control and purchasing in hospital or institutional setting.
• Proficiency with data entry, record-keeping, and procurement documentation.
• PTCB certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Determine best source of supply based on availability, price and quality.
• Reconcile delivery, receipt and storage of goods; maintain purchasing records.
• Maintain inventory levels and update vendor logs and recalls documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies, laws and storage of controlled substances.
• Process invoices, collaborate with Pharmacy managers and vendors.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Vendor liaison

Data entry

Documentation

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

1+ years inventory control experience

Associate of Arts or Science

Tools

Excel

Database management

Inventory software

Job description

Penn Medicine's Pennsylvania Hospital is seeking an Inventory Coordinator to oversee direct and wholesale pharmacy purchasing, manage inventories, and maintain accurate purchasing records.

This role emphasizes data entry, vendor liaison, and compliant handling of medications, with opportunities to support pharmacy operations, cost control, and continuous improvement across the department.