Pharmacy Inventory Technician

SelectRX, a subsidiary of SelectQuote, is prioritizing important population health initiatives focused on actively managed, high-touch patient experience by improving patient engagement and health literacy, simplifying the healthcare journey and facilitating better healthcare options through value-based partnerships. SelectRX does this by providing a personalized clinical approach driven by a robust technology platform to track adherence with a world-class pharmaceutical packing and distribution facility.

Company Overview:

Founded in 1985, SelectQuote (NYSE: SLQT) provides solutions that help consumers protect their most valuable assets: their families, health and property. SelectRX, a subsidiary of SelectQuote, is prioritizing important population health initiatives focused on actively managed, high-touch patient experience by improving patient engagement and health literacy, simplifying the healthcare journey and facilitating better healthcare options through value-based partnerships.

SelectRX is a high touch, technology-driven specialized medication management pharmacy. We engage virtually with patients to ensure accurate prescription records are maintained in order to achieve improved prescription drug adherence. SelectRX does this by providing a personalized clinical approach driven by a robust technology platform to track adherence with a world-class pharmaceutical packing and distribution facility.

 

About the Role:

The Pharmacy Inventory Technician receives procures and maintains drug inventory and all drug purchasing inventory distribution and cost records for Pharmacy.  This position maintains knowledge in all aspects of pharmacy policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Receive goods and check against purchasing records. Enter receipts returns and distributions into the organization's computerized inventory system following defined processes and procedures. Maintain invoicing for all drug and supply accounts
• Cooperation/ coordination with operations to maintain good communication understanding of business needs and provide support as needed.
• Sort and stock inventory on shelves every day when orders are received.
• Periodically coordinate review of inventory for expired damaged or overstocked medications and coordinate disposal or return through designated channels
• Ensure the accuracy of computerized inventory records. Perform cycle counts on a regular basis to validate physical inventoried items against system records. Investigate variances and report on findings to management.
• Conduct periodic physical inventories in compliance with standards set by management.
• Prepare the pharmacy department for physical inventory by updating shelf locations/labels printing and notating count sheets and organizing drug products by lot number. Enter completed inventory count into the database and investigate discrepancies.
• Work with accounting or manager to resolve all reconciliation issues as they arise
• Oversee required responses to and management of medication recall notifications in conjunction with the pharmacy manager.
• Participate and perform other duties as assigned by leadership 
• As a pharmacy technician and associate maintain good company loyalty set a good example and project a healthy positive attitude.
• Performs duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of SelectRx including conveying courtesy respect enthusiasm and positive attitudes in work situations with clients peers and visitors; maintains client and associate confidentiality. This individual is responsible for understanding all the applicable policies and procedures of the department necessary to perform essential job functions as well as the associate handbook. The position may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description as directed by the Pharmacy Manager or Director
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Ability to handle challenging situations in a professional and proficient manner utilizing available resources and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate customer service and customer relationship building skills  
• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to solve routine or complicated problems effectively and drive projects to successful completion.
• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Office software which includes Excel and Word
• Proficiency in reading writing and speaking English is required

Education and Experience:  

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in inventory control or as a pharmacy tech required
• 3 years of experience in inventory control preferred
• Direct experience in retail mail order or specialty pharmacy as a pharmacy technician is a plus
• Knowledge of standard medical terminology is a plus

Certificates/Licenses/Registration:

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred (PTCB or NHA)
• Associates assigned to the Olathe KS Facility: Kansas State Pharmacy Technician license required

 

Physical Requirements:

This position involves work in a production or warehouse environment and requires regular presence on the production floor.

The role requires:

     At least 8 hours of standing and walking throughout the workday

     Frequent movement between workstations and production areas

     Reoccurring bending stooping reaching and climbing stairs or ladders

     Use of hands and arms for handling operating or monitoring equipment

     Ability to move position or transport materials or products weighing up to 15 pounds with or without assistance

     Extended periods of continuous standing at a computer or workstation

     A high level of physical activity and stamina consistent with a production-floor environment.

 

SelectQuote Core Values: 

Service: We create positive customer experiences. 

Entrepreneurship: We create innovate & take risks. 

Leadership: We build & invest in high-performing teams. 

Empowerment: We embrace a changing environment. 

Courage: We challenge the status quo & drive continuous improvement.

Teamwork: We help support & celebrate each other.

 

 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required.

At this time SelectQuote does not hire applicants who solely possess temporary work visas requiring employer sponsorship of any kind including but not limited to OPT, H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, F-1, J-1, E-3, etc.

SelectQuote Insurance Services does not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Our Benefits:

The Compensation for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed.

Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.

We are proud to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Self, Spouse and Dependent
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Retirement plan and Employer match contribution with Profit Share
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Company perks and Discount program
• Engaging Wellness and Financial Education Resources
• Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive Plans 

 

Base Hourly Minimum

$18.50

Base Hourly Maximum

$24.00