Pharmacy Inventory Associate

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Inventory Analyst ensures that inventory levels are maintained to meet daily dispensing and shipping requirements. Daily duties also include inventory checks, performing cycle counts, temperature monitoring, receiving & ordering supplies, and supporting efforts related to returns and destruction processing.

• Place and receive orders for products and supplies based on required minimum and maximum levels as outlined by client or department business rules. 
• Inspect shipments for accuracy and completeness and resolve inconsistencies.
• Ensure that inventory and supplies are ready for fulfillment at dispensing stations per FEFO, FIFO requirements.
• Plan, direct and/or execute cycle counts and physical counts.
• Quarantine recalled, short dated, and returned inventory. Process and reconcile returns to reverse distributer.
• Investigate any inventory discrepancies and report findings to Quality and Management.
• Perform visual inspections of warehouse and staging locations and recognize potential issues.
• Process returns and reshipments.
• Operate a pallet jack and reach truck as needed.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure that inventory management is within financial risk guidelines.
• Effective written and oral communication across multiple departments and leadership to recommend and implement changes or improvements associated with new client requirements, improved efficiencies, and/or regulatory compliance.
• Maintain product integrity through temperature monitoring procedures.
• Ensure that all inventory is properly stored within the pharmacy.
• Validating all pharmaceutical inventory receipts to the invoice.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma

• 1 year experience related to inventory and ordering
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Pharmacy Technician experience
• Nationally certified through the PTCB or another approved certifying agency
• Experience with HIPAA, PDMA, cGMP adverse events

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to accept changing workflows and unexpected demands requiring flexibility.
• Ability to work under pressure and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop collaborative working relationships.

• Ability to prepare and write investigational reports for management review.
• Working knowledge of current including Good Documentation Practices, and Good Distribution Practices.
• Thorough understanding of the State of Florida Board of Pharmacy Regulations

• Proficient in use of computers and ability to learn internal software programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office tools.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Location of job activities 100% inside
• Noise and / or vibrations exposure
• Reaching (overhead), handling, and feeling
• Stand, bend, stoop and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.