Pharmacy Inventory Specialist - Day Shift, Onsite

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Pharmacy Inventory Technician to maintain appropriate medication and supply levels to meet patient needs. You will process orders, manage recalls, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safe stock levels.

This role requires PA RPT certification upon hire and a background in pharmacy automation. Applicants should have strong PC and database skills, plus experience in inventory reporting and supplier communications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of experience in inventory management.
• Demonstrates competency in the operation of the pharmacy automation.
• Knowledge of PC use and appropriate database systems.
• Maintains working knowledge of drug changes within the industry.
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates pharmacy department inventory and compiles reports on findings.
• Manages inventory reports and drug recalls.
• Notifies pharmacy managers and clinical staff of drug recalls and expeditiously removes recalled products from stock and appropriate paperwork is completed.
• Communicates backorders in a timely manner to key stakeholders.
• Maintains appropriate medication inventory levels without overstocking or leaving department in short supply.
• Communicates relevant supply issues to the clinical management team during weekly meetings.
• Places orders with wholesalers per department policy.
• Keeps key wholesalers issues in view for Quarterly Business Review.
• Maintains technology databases as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

PC/databases

Drug changes awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - PA Upon Hire

Associate’s Degree Business management or accounting

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Pharmacy Inventory Technician to maintain appropriate medication and supply levels to meet patient needs. You will process orders, manage recalls, and collaborate with clinical staff to ensure safe stock levels.

This role requires PA RPT certification upon hire and a background in pharmacy automation. Applicants should have strong PC and database skills, plus experience in inventory reporting and supplier communications.