Inventory Coordinator

Pharmacy Technician

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager, maintain inventory levels, follow recall guidelines, and ensure best purchase price when ordering pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical pharmacy needs. Shift: Mon-Fri 8:30AM to 5PM

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Place orders with wholesalers by acquiring the most economical product under the terms of the wholesaler and GPO contracts.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and receipts of all products ordered.
• Maintain records of Open POs that will be forwarded to finance after inventory
• Follow up with supplier on all discrepancies.
• Responsible for continuously following up on and communicating with pharmacy staff and patient, information on orders that are in short supply, out of stock or are on back order.
• Make appropriate changes to inventory based on drug availability and pricing.
• Utilize drug usage reports to adjust min/max levels to maintain a perpetual inventory.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels that allow prescriptions to be dispensed in a timely manner.
• Return expired drugs to reverse distributor and maintain appropriate documentation.
• Run an 8 month inventory expiration report and identify meds USSC will not likely dispense and return those to the appropriate wholesaler.
• Oversee supplier product recalls and their timely return to vendor; maintain appropriate documentation from initial notification through product return.
• Schedule, order and coordinate the delivery of drop ship medications.
• Keep records of products/materials on hand and on order
• Work with pharmacy team prepare, document, and report monthly physical inventories.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality guidelines of HIPAA.
• Follow and aid in enforcement of all company policies and procedures.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Certified and Registered Pharmacy Technician, (Colorado) in good standing required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year minimum of pharmacy experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle multiple activities or interruptions at once
• Ability to communicate effectively, patiently and courteously
• Focused team player, who can work in conjunction with pharmacists, other departments, customers, and management
• Work independently with little supervision and meet daily deadlines.

Pay Transparency For Colorado State

The average pay range for this role is $21 - $22 an hour. *Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will consider a wide range of factors including location, experience, education, licenses/certifications, and other applicable qualifications.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

This position is in a typical office environment which requires prolonged sitting and standing in front of a computer. In addition, this position requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment, including the operation of standard computer and phone equipment. May have occasional high stress when dealing with customers/clients and employees. This position may be required to work long hours. EOE M/F/D/V