Pharmacy Inventory & Purchasing Technician

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Overview Responsible to appropriate supervisor of area to which assigned. Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of medications and supplies and manages shortages and back orders. Communicates with pharmacy director and pharmacy staff of any ongoing shortages. Obtains drop‑shipped items. Responsible for adhering to hospital contracts that affect the pharmacy purchasing. Is accountable for wrong or damaged goods that are received. Controls the paperwork and computer work involved with invoices, accounting and payments. Is responsible for interdepartmental billing. Responsible for coordinating the annual drug inventory. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions Inventory Orders stock, both formulary and non‑formulary, checks for out of dates and recalls, and rotates stock. Responsible for acquiring emergency medications in a timely manner. Deals with inventory, auditors, and drug company representatives. Arranges for and supervises the pharmacy’s annual inventory Supervises the drug purchasing program Monitors revenues and expenses to identify deficiencies or excesses. Assists Director Assists the Director of Pharmacy in preparing the annual operating and capital budgets. May review monthly financial reports, and contacts Accounting Department (analyst) to notify of discrepancies and provides information to the Director of Pharmacy concerning significant variances. Miscellaneous Processes paperwork for billing, credits and ordering To assist the pharmacists and other technicians when needed in ensuring prompt, accurate delivery of medication in support of patient care. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Qualifications Required Minimum Education High school diploma Required or GED Required Required Minimum Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in specific areas of the Pharmacy. Required and Exposure and/or experience in high risk areas (e.g. Specialty IV Admixture, Purchasing/Inventory Control, Controlled Substance Distribution and Accountability. Required Required Minimum Skills Basic typing skills. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and other general computer skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Basic management skills. Good “problem solving” skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds. Ability to push a transportation cart of approximately 100 pounds. Required Minimum Licenses and Certifications Cert Pharmacy Tech 1.00 Required 1.00 Additional Licenses and Certifications Registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wellstar Health System