Inventory Specialist
texas childrens hospitalHouston, TX
Inventory Specialist
texas childrens hospitalHouston, TXSenior L5
Pharmacies and Drug RetailersDrugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant WholesalersGeneral Medical and Surgical Hospitals
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Inventory Management and Compliance Technician To perform and coordinate activities related to the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all inventory, including Controlled Substances. Oversee the operations, record keeping, auditing, and documentation of medications within the automated dispensing machines (ADMs).
Responsibilities:
Responsibility A: Responsible for daily operations for inventory management.
Serves as liaison between campus leadership specific to inventory issues.
Runs compliance reports according to guidelines. Performs review and assists in appropriate product changes as necessary.
Follows-up on back-orders, drug recalls, and problem orders identified by the pharmacy staff and wholesaler. Coordinatesannual physical inventory of all pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances.
Processes and tracks check requests and invoices pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, according to guidelines. Responsibility B: Ensures controlled substance compliance.
Performs routine visits to patient care and pharmacy areas to ensure compliance with controlled substance policies andprocedures. Oversees the reconciliation of all unit-dose controlled shingles. Coordinates controlled substance audits asspecified by law and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Investigates all discrepancies. Fills out discrepancy report when necessary. Performs weekly inspection as required.
Coordinates the removal of expired controlled substances from all pharmacy areas. Returns expired controlled substancesto the DEA monthly.
Ensures the daily controlled substance count of controlled substances is performed completelyand accurately.
Coordinates record keeping of controlled substances. Documents wastage or return of controlled substances. Responsibility C: Maintains activities associated with ensuring appropriate inventory control.
Oversees daily activities related to the ordering, receiving, and distribution of all pharmaceutical supplies.
Sets-up and tracks maintenance agreements when necessary, according to guidelines.
Reviews reports and ensures appropriate par levels are set to provide adequate supply of medication.
Formulates and revises appropriate policies and procedures pertaining to ordering, receiving and distributingpharmaceuticals.
Coordinates the removal of expired medications from all pharmacy areas. Responsibility D: Oversees operations for the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Machines (Omnicell).Ensures daily operation of ADM for inventory, reports, troubleshooting, and database management by strictly followsdatabase management guidelines.
Maintains adequate par levels of medications are maintained in the ADMs as documented through Par vs. Usage reports andas evidenced by lack of inventory complaints from nursing and/or pharmacy areas.
Performs routine audits to ensure accurate/appropriate ADMs utilization.
Participates and supports implementation of new process/projects.
Knowledge of current legal and regulatory standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
Must be proficient with computer software, possess good verbal and written communication skills, and be able to workunder pressure and work closely with others continuously throughout the day.
Qualifications:
RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy required, ORPHAR INT - Pharmacy InternCPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred 2 years pharmacy technician experience preferred 5 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician with inventory control experience preferred Job InfoJob Identification 428345 Job Category Pharmacy Posting Date 11/02/2026, 06:00 AMDegree Level High School Graduate Job Schedule Full time Job Shift DayLocations 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US© MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors Legend Jobs at a location Group of locations © MapTiler © OpenStreetMap contributors | © Oracle Corporation Terms Legal Notices Use control and scroll to zoom the map Use two fingers to move the map6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US
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