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Guardian Pharmacy

Inventory Specialist

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

East Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting ... The Inventory Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in monitoring and maintaining the ...

Guardian Pharmacy, LLC

Inventory Specialist

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$17 - $21.50/hr

East Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, has an exciting ... The Inventory Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in monitoring and maintaining the ...

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As of Jun 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for pharmacy inventory in the United States is $19.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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One of the most frequent challenges in a Pharmacy Inventory role is accurately tracking and reconciling inventory levels, especially in busy pharmacies with high-volume turnover. You may need to identify expired or recalled medications, manage backorders, and adapt quickly to unexpected changes in demand. Working closely with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and suppliers is essential to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Staying organized and proactive helps overcome these challenges, ensuring the pharmacy operates smoothly and efficiently.

What is a Pharmacy Inventory job?

A Pharmacy Inventory job involves managing and tracking medications and supplies to ensure proper stock levels, prevent shortages, and minimize waste. Responsibilities typically include ordering medications, checking for expired products, maintaining accurate records, and complying with regulations. This role is essential for ensuring that pharmacies operate efficiently and that patients receive necessary medications without delays. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of pharmaceutical products are key in this position.

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To excel in a Pharmacy Inventory role, you generally need strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional education in pharmacy technology being beneficial. Familiarity with inventory management systems, pharmacy software (such as QS/1 or PioneerRx), and barcode scanning tools is commonly required. Exceptional communication skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help set standout candidates apart. These competencies ensure that medication stock levels are accurately tracked and managed, supporting both operational efficiency and patient safety.

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Pharmacy Inventory Control Technician

Pharmacy Inventory Control Technician

Stamford Health

Stamford, CT • On-site

$18.75 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Stamford Health rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


The Pharmacy Inventory Control Technician reports directly to the Director, Pharmacy Business & 340B and indirectly to the Pharmacy Operations Manager. He/she supports pharmacy services by ensuring appropriate perpetual on-hand inventory of medications through manual and automated inventory control systems, maintaining accurate inventory records in compliance with DSCSA, Epic inventory management requirements, and other regulatory mandates. He/she ensures all barcoding, repackaging, transport, and storage of hazardous, non-hazardous, and controlled medications are processed efficiently and accurately, and supports wholesale operations for the hospital by coordinating receipt, verification, packaging, and shipping of all pharmaceutical products.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Receives all pharmaceutical orders into the pharmacy department(s) and stores medications in the appropriate location and under proper storage conditions.
  • Reconciles deliveries and reports and investigates all discrepancies to the wholesaler and pharmacy leadership.
  • Works directly with Lead Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist and assumes the responsibility of the role and acts as the primary backup when necessary.
  • Repackages all pharmaceutical products into their unit of use. Must ensure that each prepackaged product has the accurate NDC, lot number, expiration date and product description to ensure medication accuracy and 340B compliance.
  • Affixes all necessary and accurate supplemental barcodes to each pharmaceutical product to ensure compliance with the hospital's bedside medication verification requirement.
  • Evaluates, reviews, and maintains the accurate listing of medications with their NDCs in the auto-label and auto-packager software. Ensures barcode binder is up to date.
  • Ensures proper inventory turnover through product rotation and participation in cycle count activities.
  • Scans all pharmaceutical products received into the pharmacy department into the DSCSA software.
  • Works with contract pharmacy partners to order, receive, package, and ship wholesale deliveries and support accumulator management and TPA invoicing activities for such.
  • Properly operates, troubleshoots, monitors, and cleans department automation and equipment needed for unit-of-dose preparation such as the prepackager and barcode label makers.
  • Assists in orientation and training of personnel on appropriate hardware and software such as DSCSA software, auto-label, auto-packager, and Talyst carousel and auto cool systems.
  • Acts as a backup and coordinates third-party returns with the reverse distributor monthly.
  • Assists processing all drug returns promptly and appropriately to the carousel machines, refrigerator, freezer, and/or medication storage room.
  • Monitors and documents medication storage conditions, including temperature and humidity, in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures that state-supplied medications are stored separately from hospital-acquired product.
  • Ensures the appropriate storage and segregation of 340B and non-340B inventory as appropriate.
  • Rotates the inventory within the medication bins in the carousels and medication storage room by utilizing the first-come, first-use approach.
  • Collaborates with the Lead Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist to maintain an optimal inventory turnover rate.
  • Proactively alerts the Lead Purchasing and Inventory Control Specialist of low pars and restocking opportunities.
  • Triages urgent patient medication needs dependent on receipt of wholesale order when appropriate.
  • Supports the ongoing operational needs of Epic's inventory management system.
  • Ensures accuracy of carousel inventory counts.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
  • Registered pharmacy technician in the state of Connecticut
  • National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT): required
  • Three years pharmacy experience, preferably in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting
  • Demonstrated technology proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams

PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Requires repetitive movement of boxes and storage supplies such as drug packages, boxes, coolers, and temperature gel packs up to 30 lbs.
MANUAL SKILLS:
Some portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity.

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