Inventory Specialist

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As we continue to grow, we are seeking talented individuals to join our award-winning specialty pharmacy team.

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At Ardon, we are passionate about our mission to inspire people and improve lives through the delivery of high-quality, compassionate health care services.

We are patient-centric and maintain an innovative, collaborative and positive work environment. We are committed to cultivating talent and fostering growth within our organization.

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Based in Portland, Oregon, Ardon Health offers specialty pharmacy care with a human touch. We embrace the full health ecosystem —because getting better isn't just about filling a prescription. To foster good health, we connect patients, providers, manufacturers, payers and the community with healthy tools and resources. We remove barriers to care and provide patients with the education, clinical care and supportive services they need to adhere to their prescribed medication therapy. Our high-touch service model is designed to optimize patient outcomes.

Ardon offers a unique and modern work environment that blends teamwork, excellence and open communication. Our team members grow and develop skills together while providing a high-quality, well-rounded patient experience.

We are recruiting for an Inventory Specialist who will be responsible for performing daily duties necessary for maintain inventory levels, monitoring pricing, processing returns along with support for the operations for Ardon Health, an independent specialty pharmacy.

Primary Functions:

1. Process daily drug and supply orders and communicate any drug shortages/backorders/allocations.

2. Receive drugs/supplies into perpetual inventory system.

3. Ensure Ardon is compliant with FDA DSCSA guidelines.

4. Processing returns to vendors while tracking credits and documenting for Accounts Payable.

5. Monitor shelves for Out of Dates and process returns.

6. Monitor inventory for drug recalls and quarantine according to P&P’s.

7. Match packing slips to invoices and while keeping track of any outstanding orders.

8. Be aware of changing average wholesale prices (AWP) and costs to ensure the pharmacy obtains optimum reimbursement.

9. Log rebates noted on invoices, scan and submit to Accounting.

10. Log all 340B orders received and attach to invoices for Accounting.

11. Perform monthly inventory counts and document in our perpetual inventory system.

12. Monitor/adjust inventory par level to ensure adequate stock levels on hand to service our patients and reduce excess inventory.

13. Work daily, weekly, and monthly reports to identify and resolve any anomalies.

14. Work the excess inventory monthly to ensure full credits for timely returns.

15. Process returns and damaged goods.

16. Maintain quarterly drug formulary list updating as contracts change.

17. Track non-formulary purchases to determine justification.

18. Monitor shortage lists to proactively order medications and/or supplies with minimal disruption to our patients.

19. Create action plans and provide alternative options for medications that are experiencing a critical shortage.

20. Ensure adherence to accreditation standards/objectives.

21. Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be revised from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

22. Complies with the company’s Human Resources policies, Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and all department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company, employee, and customer information, attending work punctually and regularly; and adhering to good safety practices in all activities.

23. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

24. Extract vendor reports and update Access tables.

Required Skills:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; higher education preferred

2. 5+ years’ experience managing non-retail pharmacy (specialty) purchasing

3. Performs broad purchasing duties requiring extensive or specialized knowledge and experience in the pharmacy industry

4. Experience working directly with wholesalers is required

5. Oregon Pharmacy Technician Licensed is preferred

6. Experience maintaining a perpetual inventory system

7. Demonstrates computer skills and software manipulations

8. Ability to work with various vendors regarding pricing and contracts

9. Analysis and verification of vendor pricing

10. Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, advances Excel is preferred

11. Ability to plan and implement projects with timelines

12. Possess effective interactive skills with employees, supervisors, vendors, and consumers

13. Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

14. Ability to work independently and as part of a team

15. Familiar with drugs pricing strategies such as, Acq Cost, AWP Spread, AWP-, WAC-

16. Knowledge of the procurement lifecycle and professional procurement best practices

17. Demonstrates the use of pharmacy references and resources

What is a day at Ardon like? Our progressive work environment embodies the notion that life is meant to be shared and lived well, through hard work, compassion, camaraderie and community. We work to build trusted relationships and to be a resource that patients can turn to for help. We value this responsibility and take great pride in the opportunity we have to meet the specialty pharmacy needs of our customers. Team Ardon has a passion for providing great service and helping others.

When we aren’t busy helping patients, we can be found enjoying team meals, celebrating birthdays, and company milestones. We routinely integrate foosball and bean bag toss into our workdays and often incorporate fun team activities into company events. We also volunteer together to support patient advocacy organizations.

Ardon Health seeks to allow equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual identification or orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by law.