Pharmacy Inventory Specialist: Optimize Stock for Care

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) matching

Competitive PTO

Shift differentials

EAP

Tuition & certification reimbursement

Clinical ladder program

Discounts (local & national)

Beacon Academy courses

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator for Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on procuring pharmaceuticals, maintaining inventory levels, and coordinating distribution across the health system.

You will work under supervision with a focus on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient purchasing processes. Strong computer skills and experience with inventory systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and completion of an Indiana-approved pharmacy tech program.
• Current Indiana state certification required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required.
• Maintain active Indiana licensure and PTCB/ICPT certification throughout employment; 2+ years hospital pharmacy tech experience preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in a computerized purchasing environment required.
• Prior experience with pharmacy inventory systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pharmaceutical inventory levels, monitor stock, maintain par levels, cycle counts, and ensure product availability.
• Receive, verify, stock, and document pharmaceutical shipments with accuracy.
• Coordinate procurement through approved vendors, maintaining contract compliance and budget requirements.
• Research alternate supply sources, monitor drug shortages, and communicate availability and alternatives to staff.
• Collaborate with vendors on sourcing, pricing, deliveries, recalls, and inventory initiatives.
• Maintain inventory control systems, including barcode management and carousel replenishment.
• Coordinate return, replacement, and disposition of expired or recalled products.
• Support annual physical inventory and maintenance of automated storage systems.
• Process floor stock requisitions and ensure timely distribution to departments and facilities.
• Maintain purchasing records, GL coding, patient assistance documentation, and reports.
• Assist with vendor data collection and purchasing process improvements.

Skills

Computer skills

Inventory systems

Analytical abilities

Mathematical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Indiana pharmacy tech program

CPhT certification

Indiana licensure

PTCB/ICPT certification

2+ years hospital pharmacy tech experience (preferred)

3+ years in computerized purchasing

Tools

Pharmacy inventory systems

Pharmacy ordering platforms

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Inventory Coordinator for Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. The role focuses on procuring pharmaceuticals, maintaining inventory levels, and coordinating distribution across the health system.

You will work under supervision with a focus on accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficient purchasing processes. Strong computer skills and experience with inventory systems are essential for success.