Job Description

Job Location: Parkview Health Services - Buffalo, NY 14226
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $19.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Position Summary
The Inventory Specialist is responsible for purchasing and managing inventory within the pharmacy. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, timely ordering, proper storage and handling, invoice reconciliation, and full compliance with medications.
Primary Responsibilities
- Complete the receiving and placement/stocking of daily vendor orders via inventory and pharmacy software.
- Assist Purchasing Manager with purchasing and inventory reporting. Finalize End of Month Inventory Reporting for Finance team.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and a consistent inventory cycle count process. Report, investigate, and correct any inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies of balance on hand.
- Track medication expiration dates and ensure First-In, First-Out stock rotation. Handle Return to Stock drugs using automation and daily workflow, verifying lot numbers and expiration dates. Log out-of-date, recalled, returned, and damaged/expired medications.
- Oversee and approve drug stock transfers between pharmacies in assigned jurisdiction.
- Maintain proper handling and disposal of hazardous drugs within USP 800 guidelines.
- Maintain integrity of Pharmacy bays by creating and implementing a weekly cleaning schedule for a clean and safe work environment.
- Perform job assignments in compliance and with understanding of the State and Federal laws and internal policies and procedures governing the handling, dispensing and distribution of medications dispensed by Parkview Health Services.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

QualificationsKey Skills
- Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in superior accuracy.
- Demonstrate organizational skills that will aid in inventory management.
- Proficient computer skills and ability to easily navigate through pharmacy system and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.
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- Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team setting while focused on detail, accuracy, and productivity.
- Proven experience as a highly effective communicator with internal and external customers; includes listening, speaking, understanding, and writing in English.
- Demonstrated ability to lift and move heavy packages (up to 30 lbs.) in compliance with safe handling procedures.
Education/Experience Requirements
- High School Diploma and additional experience with inventory processing highly preferred.
- Minimum of one year’s experience of inventory and fulfilment process and maintaining proper inventory levels.