Summary

Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a FT Inventory Spec Pharmacy Tech. Responsible to appropriate supervisor of area to which assigned. Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of medications and supplies and managing shortages and back orders. Communication 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.

Job description

Position Overview

Wellstar Paulding in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a FT Inventory Spec Pharmacy Tech. Responsible to appropriate supervisor of area to which assigned. Orders and maintains appropriate par levels of medications and supplies and managing shortages and back orders. Communication 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.

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.

Miscellaneous

Processes paperwork for billing, credits and ordering.
Assists the pharmacists and other technicians when needed in ensuring prompt, accurate delivery of medication in support of patient care.

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.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech
Registered with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy upon hire
Minimum 1 year of experience in specific areas of the Pharmacy
Exposure and/or experience in high risk areas (e.g. Specialty IV Admixture, Purchasing/Inventory Control, Controlled Substance Distribution and Accountability)
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

Company overview

Wellstar Health System is one of Georgia's largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare systems, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. As a non-profit health system, Wellstar operates with a mission to enhance the health and well-being of every person it serves through its PeopleCare approach. The system employs approximately 29,469 to 33,000 team members across multiple hospitals, health parks, medical offices, outpatient centers, pediatric centers, nursing facilities, and hospice and home care services. Wellstar is nationally recognized for operating Georgia's largest integrated trauma network and features the second-largest Emergency Department in the United States. The organization provides more than $1 billion annually in charity care and community programs, demonstrating its commitment to community health. Wellstar has earned numerous accolades including recognition on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, Best Workplaces in Health Care, and PEOPLE Companies that Care lists. The system embraces innovation through its venture firm Catalyst by Wellstar, which nurtures early-stage healthcare companies, and maintains academic partnerships with institutions like the Medical College of Georgia for caregiver training. With specialties spanning cardiovascular care, oncology, women's health, pediatrics, musculoskeletal services, and numerous other medical disciplines, Wellstar delivers comprehensive healthcare across all stages of life.