Pharmacy Inventory Clerk
Henry Ford Health
About the Role
A pharmacy warehouse clerk supports the storage, handling, and distribution of medications and medical supplies within a warehouse or distribution center. This role ensures accurate inventory control, efficient order fulfillment, and compliance with pharmacy regulations to keep pharmacy operations running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments of medications.
- Organize and maintain stock areas, rotating inventory to prevent expired or damaged products.
- Organize completed packages and stage them for shipment according to delivery schedules and distribution requirements.
- Label, seal, and prepare repackaged medications for distribution to pharmacies, clinics, or patient facilities, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and compliance.
- Communicate warehouse inventory needs or discrepancies.
- Maintain inventory records using warehouse management systems.
- Remove expired or damaged medications from inventory.
- Stock and organize warehouse shelves, ensuring proper rotation (FIFO) and secure storage of medications.
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for pharmacies, hospitals, or patient deliveries with high accuracy.
- Assist with cycle counts and full inventory audits.
- Follow safety and regulatory guidelines, including DEA, FDA, and company policies.
- Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, carts, or forklifts (if certified).
- Support shipping and receiving operations.
- Assist with routine clean room environmental cleaning with appropriate documented training.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- One year of material management or inventory control experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills.