Pharmacy Technician - Inventory

Guardian Pharmacy, LLC; Oxmoor (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Company-paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid holidays and sick days

Generous vacation benefits

Job summary

Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham, a dedicated long-term care provider, is seeking an Inventory Pharmacy Technician to join our Birmingham, AL site. You will check in orders, organize inventory, perform cycle counts, and maintain accurate NDCs in the pharmacy system while supporting operations across departments.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of related experience, a Pharmacy Technician license per state requirements, and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration as per state requirements; National Certification (PTCB) preferred.
• 1+ years of related experience; advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong inventory management skills.
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, unpack and check in orders daily.
• Place and organize inventory on shelves.
• Ensure products are labeled.
• Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Restock shelves from overstock daily.
• Remove outdated products from shelves for return.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with maintaining pharmacy system by updating NDCs.
• Participate in quarterly physical inventory.
• May assist in filling and packaging of prescriptions.

Skills

Inventory Management

Advanced computer skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB)

Tools

Excel

Pharmacy operations system

Job description

Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America Extraordinary Care. Extraordinary Careers. With one of the nation’s largest, most innovative long-term care pharmacy services providers, there is no limit to the growth of your career. Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting opportunity for you to join our rapidly growing team in Birmingham, Alabama.

Why Guardian Pharmacy of Birmingham?

We’re reimagining medication management and transforming care. Who We Are and What We’re About: Our core focus is delivering customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, we are redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. We offer an opportunity to learn and grow your career in a fast-paced, diverse, and inclusive environment. If you are looking for a challenging, team-oriented environment in which you can put your expertise to work, then this is the place for you.

Location: Birmingham, AL
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

This role will be performed onsite at a closed-door pharmacy in Birmingham, AL. Must be highly organized, comfortable working autonomously as the sole owner of assigned processes, and able to interact with other departments with patience and professionalism. Strong computer skills required; Excel proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

Check in and stock daily orders, keep shelves clean and organized despite frequent use by other departments, complete return-to-stock cutouts, and assist with a variety of projects to improve pharmacy efficiency and operations. The Inventory Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in monitoring and maintaining the pharmacy inventory. Ensures pharmacy has sufficient supply of inventory to meet operational needs while maintaining targeted inventory levels.

Attributes Required

• Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
• Strategy and Planning – ability to think ahead, plan and manage time efficiently
• Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
• Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members

Essential Job Functions (include the following)

• Receive, process, unpack and check in orders on daily basis
• Place and organize inventory on shelves
• Ensure products are labeled
• Perform daily cycle count activities and inventory audits
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory levels
• Restock shelves from overstock daily
• Remove outdated products from shelves for return
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies
• Assist with maintaining pharmacy system by updating NDCs in a timely manner
• Participate in quarterly physical inventory
• May assist in filling and packaging of prescriptions
• May assist with submitting all regular daily orders to ensure availability of products and smooth workflow in the pharmacy
• Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed

Education and/or Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB)

Skills and Qualifications

• 1+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience)
• Inventory Management skills
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
• Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire about inaccuracies

Work Environment

Due to the collaborative nature of the business and the need to service customers, the employee must be able to interact effectively with others in an office environment, manage conflict, and handle stressful situations and deadlines. Ability to work flexible hours.

What We Offer

• Guardian provides employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, supporting our core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
• Compensation & Financial Competitive pay
• 401(k) with company match
• Family, Health & Insurance Benefits (Full-Time employees working 30+ hours/week only)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident and Critical Illness
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Guardian Angels (Employee assistance fund)
• Time Off Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service

The Guardian Difference

Our clients require pharmacy services that aren’t “cookie cutter.” That’s why every Guardian pharmacy is locally operated and empowered with the autonomy to tailor their business to meet their clients’ needs. Our corporate support offices, based in Atlanta, Ga., provide services such as human resources, business intelligence, legal, and marketing to promote the success of each Guardian location. Regardless of your role at Guardian, your voice and talents matter. Because healthcare is an ever-changing industry, we encourage innovative thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diverse viewpoints to ensure we stay competitive in today’s dynamic business environment. At Guardian, we are dedicated to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Join us to discover what your best work truly looks like.

About Guardian Pharmacy Services

Guardian Pharmacy Services is one of the largest and most innovative long-term care pharmacy companies in the U.S. Our nationwide network of locally operated pharmacies delivers customized medication management solutions to support healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. With our comprehensive suite of tech-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team of professionals committed to enriching the lives of those we serve, Guardian is redefining how pharmacy care is delivered. For more information, please visit www.guardianpharmacy.com

Equal Opportunity

Guardian Pharmacy Services is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons, without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Guardian Pharmacy takes reasonable steps to protect personal information of applicants. As part of our interview and hiring process, Guardian will never ask for financial, banking, or other personal identity information via phone, email, or chat nor would we ask that you purchase equipment or gift cards as part of the hiring process. All steps in the hiring process, including interviews, will be conducted by a Guardian employee or an approved vendor. Although we may use Zoom, Microsoft Teams, other similar communication platforms, we do not conduct interviews solely via the chat function in those platforms.