Strategic Pharmacy Purchasing & Inventory Specialist

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to oversee medication procurement, inventory, and distribution within the Pharmacy Department. You will initiate purchase orders, process invoices, and collaborate with vendors and hospital teams to ensure drug availability and accurate records.

This role requires a Rhode Island Pharmacist Technician II licensure and CPhT certification, plus 3 years of supply-chain pharmacy experience in a complex healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II license required and current CPhT certification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a pharmacy technician with supply chain focus.
• Proficient with MS Office and health-system software like RxStrategies and PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medication and supply purchasing, inventory, and distribution.
• Prepare purchase orders and process invoices in a timely manner.
• Maintain DSCSA compliance and monitor recalls, shortages, and backorders.
• Receives and distributes medications, tracks inventory levels and waste.
• Utilize automated systems and collaborate with departments for procurement needs.
• Generate reports and ensure accurate record keeping and contract adherence.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Communication skills

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Rhode Island Pharmacy Technician II licensure

CPhT certification

Tools

RxStrategies

PharmNotes

PeopleSoft

Excel

Word

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to oversee medication procurement, inventory, and distribution within the Pharmacy Department. You will initiate purchase orders, process invoices, and collaborate with vendors and hospital teams to ensure drug availability and accurate records.

This role requires a Rhode Island Pharmacist Technician II licensure and CPhT certification, plus 3 years of supply-chain pharmacy experience in a complex healthcare setting.