Pharmacy Inventory Technician

Job Summary

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Pharmacy Inventory Technician is responsible for receiving, stocking and delivering pharmaceuticals/pharmaceutical supplies for all Pharmacy areas. Assists the Pharmacy Buyers in maintaining drug and supply inventory by managing the receipt of inventory and overseeing existing inventory.

Essential Functions

• The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification.
• They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.
• Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Collaborate with SHC and LPCH docks/Shipping & Receiving as necessary as necessary for incoming or outgoing shipments
• Receive all products from various vendors, via various carriers/couriers
• Receive direct purchases through PeopleSoft system
• Checks incoming orders against items listed on receiving documents for accuracy of shipment and integrity of product
• Confirm product against Electronic Health Record (EHR), IV manager workflow system and other pharmacy systems by bar code scanning
• Processes damaged products for returns
• Identifies incoming stock requiring quarantine and triages to appropriate person(s).
• Distribute and stock in appropriate storage space (room temp, refrigerate, freezer) for all Pharmacy areas.
• Communicates inventory issues and concerns to buyers
• Receive controlled substances into Pharmacy Controlled Substance Cabinet
• Manage and restock from overfill areas (back-orders/overstock) to main stock
• Establishes and maintains the inventory levels of drugs and supplies, oversees the verification of products received and the rotating and arranging of stock.
• Assists with preparations for annual physical drug inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Two (2) years of directly related experience.

License/Certification

• Pharmacy Technician by California Board of Pharmacy
• or
• Intern Pharmacist by California Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge

These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure/certification.

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely with emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to demonstrates PCARES and interacts professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to adapt, initiate action, manages work, contributes to team success, professional knowledge and technical skills, and continuous learning.
• Ability to function independently under direct or indirect supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Ability to apply judgment and make informed decisions.
• Understand, and manage pharmacy inventory processes for orders and receiving
• Practice FIFO (First in, first out) when restocking all areas; managing outgoing shipments
• Understand nomenclature of receiving documents/manifest /invoice/packing slip including back-order/shipped/recall/return
• Able to understand when to utilize chemo spill kit

Additional Information: Pay Range

Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role.

Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Typically, new team members join at the minimum to mid salary range.