Strategic Pharmacy Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to manage drug procurement, inventory, and record keeping in a dynamic hospital pharmacy setting. The role supports compliance with DSCSA and 340b programs while coordinating with Purchasing and Clinical staff.

Responsibilities include optimizing inventory levels, processing recalls, and generating reports for leadership. Strong Excel and pharmacy software skills are essential, with a focus on accuracy and timely communication.

Qualifications

• BASIC KNOWLEDGE: High school graduate or equivalent. One to two years of college preferred. Holds and maintains current unrestricted Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum 2 years progressively more responsible related work experience as a pharmacy technician or technician specialist. Knowledge of pharmacy information systems, automated dispensing tech, and MS Office.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills. Multi-tasking and reprioritization abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates drug procurement operations and inventory management to ensure drug availability and compliance with 340b.
• Synthesizes data from multiple sources to optimize daily orders and maximize drug savings.
• Oversees charitable pharmacy inventory and coordinates expansion of medication access.
• Maintains DSCSA compliance and reviews opportunities for 340b savings.
• Keeps records of purchasing receipts, credits, and rebates.
• Manages inventory to control backorders, shortages, and recalls.

Skills

Pharmacy purchasing

Inventory management

DSCSA compliance

MS Office

Communication skills

Record keeping

Problem solving

Education

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II license

CPhT certification

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Automated dispensing technology

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to manage drug procurement, inventory, and record keeping in a dynamic hospital pharmacy setting. The role supports compliance with DSCSA and 340b programs while coordinating with Purchasing and Clinical staff.

Responsibilities include optimizing inventory levels, processing recalls, and generating reports for leadership. Strong Excel and pharmacy software skills are essential, with a focus on accuracy and timely communication.