Associate, Inventory

What You will Do:

Unpack and receive pharmacy totes inside the pharmacy in a secure environment

Put away received pharmacy inventory in the appropriate location in accordance with the established workflow

Ensure stock rotation is completed; the expired product is removed from the shelf, and it is returned in accordance with standard operating procedures. Update equivalent reports

Perform cycle counts in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

Carry out daily inventory tasks, including, but not limited to placing Orders, receiving orders, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining the MMS system related to the stocks management and control

Order and maintain non-prescription merchandise in the dispensary, including stock rotation and the management of expired product

Reviews operations initiatives to determine inventory needs, considering current on hand inventory and the required lead times to ensure Central Pharmacy Services can execute on initiatives

Partners with operational site and other teams to ensure effective resolution of all inventory related issues

Maintain proper storage of medications within the pharmacy according to 5S principles

Manage wastage control, expiry control, and returns in accordance with established disposal protocol (e.g. Stericycle One Box or return to the vendor)

Prioritize recalls and immediately isolate product; quarantine until details of the recall are provided, supporting the Quality and Compliance Team

Management of preferred generic produce DSP changes, reviewing DIN, and UPC changes. Identify drug appearance changes effectively and accurately

Maintain Overstock to ensure the uninterrupted supply of all products, perform cycle count, track, and communicate low stock and out of stock situations according to pharmacy procedures

Review flip daily for inventory related communication, including but not limited to Product Shortages and Availability Report, New Generics and Dedicated Supplier Products, and Product Appearance Changes

Identify drug appearance changes effectively and accurately

Prepare and package medications as per Pharmacy Standards of Practice, ensuring all relevant information and documentation are complete

Accurately enter and maintain appropriate data within the applicable systems

Ensure that the prescription automation equipment has necessary supply of proper accessories (e.g. blister, labels, vials) to prepare the prescriptions

Ensure adequate stock of pharmacy supplies and materials required for packaging and workflow

Ensure compliance with safety and privacy regulations

Deliver completed prescriptions/products to designated areas according to schedule

Maintain a professional and inclusive work environment

Support a respectful and collaborative team culture with attention to accuracy and patient safety

What you bring :

Post Secondary Education with 1-2 years in Pharmacy or Inventory

Creative problem solver and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work with a high degree of detail and accuracy while adapting to multiple priorities

Strong skills in MS Office applications, in particular Microsoft Excel

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

High attention to detail and accuracy is essential

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

Practical written and verbal communication skills

Practical interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 35lbs

Able to work holidays and some weekends

Flexibility with shift timing