Pharmacy Technician - Inventory Specialist

Store hours:Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm (start & end times may vary)

Location: Mizzou Pharmacy - Cinnamon Hill Lane; 1450 Cinnamon Hill Lane, Columbia, Missouri
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range:

o $16.68 - $26.31/hour, based on experience

o CERTIFIED $19.15 - $30.23/hour, based on experience

* Shift Differentials:

o Additional $1.25 per hour for Evening shift

o Additional $1.50 per hour for Weekend shift

* Sign-On Bonus: $1,500

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

Join our dynamic Mizzou Pharmacy team as an Inventory Pharmacy Technician, where you will play a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our new Pharmacy Services Center. In this position, you will help ensure that medications and pharmacy supplies are accurately received, tracked, stored, and distributed, and that automated dispensing systems are loaded and replenished. The Inventory Pharmacy Technician will also be responsible for performing daily cycle counts to maintain accurate perpetual inventory and supporting inventory integrity throughout the facility maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you will be responsible for receiving daily shipments, sorting and shelving medications, and maintaining organized inventory to support uninterrupted pharmacy operations. Additional responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, managing expired and short-dated medications, coordinating product returns and recalls, and assisting with inventory optimization efforts to ensure efficient and cost-effective pharmacy operations. Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and transporting medication totes and supplies throughout the Pharmacy Services Center may be required. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented pharmacy technician who enjoys inventory management, technology, and contributing to a collaborative team in a brand-new pharmacy services environment.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications.

Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.

Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.

Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software, and adjudicate third-party insurance claims.

Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.

Conduct point-of-sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out-window procedures for patient safety.

Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist.

Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must apply prior to hire for Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.