Pharmacy Inventory Specialist, FT Days

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System, Inc. in Marietta, GA, is seeking a Pharmacy TechnicianInventory Specialist to manage inventory, purchase needs, and assist in budgeting. The role supports timely drug deliveries and ensures accuracy of records.

You will collaborate with pharmacists, maintain par levels, and help resolve shortages while ensuring compliance with hospital contracts and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required or equivalent.
• GA State Board registration required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels and order stock (formulary and non-formulary).
• Conduct annual inventory and assist in budget preparation.
• Coordinate with pharmacy staff on shortages and back orders.
• Process invoices, credits and payments; assist interdepartmental billing.

Skills

Inventory management

Excel skills

Communication skills

Physical ability

Typing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Georgia State Board registration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Billing software

Job description

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible to appropriate supervisor of area to which assigned. Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of medications and supplies and managing shortages and back orders. Communication with pharmacy director and pharmacy staff of any ongoing shortages. Obtains drop-shipped items Responsible for adhering to hospital contracts that affect the pharmacy purchasing. Is accountable for wrong or damaged goods that are received. Controls the paperwork and computer work involved with invoices, accounting and payments. Is responsible for interdepartmental billing. Responsible for coordinating the annual drug inventory.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Inventory
• Orders stock, both formulary and non-formulary, checks for out of dates and recalls, and rotates stock.
• Responsible for acquiring emergency medications in a timely manner.
• Deals with inventory, auditors, and drug company representatives.
• Arranges for and supervises the pharmacys annual inventory
• Supervises the drug purchasing program
• Monitors revenues and expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses.
• Miscellaneous
• Processes paperwork for billing, credits and ordering
• To assist the pharmacists and other technicians when needed in ensuring prompt, accurate delivery of medication in support of patient care.
• Assists Director
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets.
• May review monthly financial reports, and contacts Accounting Department (analyst) to notify of discrepancies and provides information to the Director of Pharmacy concerning significant variances.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

High school diploma Required or
GED Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Cert Pharmacy Tech

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 1 year of experience in specific areas of the Pharmacy. Required and
Exposure and/or experience in high risk areas (e.g. Specialty IV Admixture, Purchasing/Inventory Control, Controlled Substance Distribution and Accountability.
Required

Required Minimum Skills

Basic typing skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and other general computer skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Basic management skills. Good problem solving skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds.

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