Pharmacy Inventory & Supply Chain Specialist

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health operates within Rhode Island Hospital to receive medications and supplies, ensuring accurate tracing and documentation. The role supports inventory control and compliant handling of hazardous drugs, aligning with DSCSA and USP guidelines.

Under supervision of a pharmacist and Purchasing Specialist, you will handle stock, utilize the inventory system, and promote efficient supply chain operations across Brown University Health facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1–2 years college preferred.
• Current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II license.
• CPhT certification or 1 year of licensed tech experience; obtain CPhT within 12 months.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Receive medications and pharmaceutical supplies at the loading dock and transport within RI Hospital Pharmacy.
• Identify suspected illegitimate medications and pharmaceutical supplies received and take appropriate action.
• Initiate and execute electronic tracing of medications and pharmaceutical supplies received and transferred out of the RIH Pharmacy.
• Use inventory systems to perform stock receiving and inventory operations; troubleshoot systems as needed.
• Utilize and maintain the pharmacy inventory management system (e.g., RxStrategies, ConsortiEX) to monitor, manage, and maintain inventory levels; generate reports.
• Receive, sign, process, sort, and file pharmacy supply chain documents according to policies.
• Comply with DSCSA, USP Chapter 800, and NIOSH for hazardous drug handling.
• Provide timely written and verbal communication to staff, management, and customers.
• Review and analyze supply chain operations and implement changes to improve efficiency.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities related to receiving and inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure

CPhT certification

Tools

RxStrategies

PeopleSoft

PharmNotes

ConsortiEX

Job description

Brown University Health operates within Rhode Island Hospital to receive medications and supplies, ensuring accurate tracing and documentation. The role supports inventory control and compliant handling of hazardous drugs, aligning with DSCSA and USP guidelines.

Under supervision of a pharmacist and Purchasing Specialist, you will handle stock, utilize the inventory system, and promote efficient supply chain operations across Brown University Health facilities.