Automation Pharmacy Technician IV – Evergreen

Automation Pharmacy Technician IV – Evergreen

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active License/Registration with State Board of Pharmacy.
• Active Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT); PTCB or ExCPT tests accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate Omnicell automation at customer sites according to Omnicell SOPs and best practices.
• Perform automation tasks in an aseptic, error-free manner, consistent with set guidelines.
• Follow safe handling procedures for hazardous drugs when handling medications.
• Perform automation technician duties to optimize the customer’s use of automation.
• Recommend drugs to be added to automation products based on data usage, demand, and workflow.
• Inspect robot automation equipment daily for issues, wear, and functionality.
• Perform automation equipment cleaning, maintenance, and optimization as required.
• Monitor and/or order consumable supplies required for the operation of the equipment.
• Load medications based on assignments made in preparation for go-live.
• Unload and organize medications in bins or bags for the customer to restock into inventory post go-live.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting and maintenance of automation equipment and reporting unresolved equipment issues to the appropriate helpdesk.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the pharmacy operations manager and customer to ensure proactive, solution-oriented problem identification and resolution.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction by aligning the Pharmacy Services Program to provide customer-focused support emphasizing quality, professionalism, and responsiveness, acting as a liaison between Omnicell and customers to assist with concerns.
• Conduct training and ensure completion of all required documents and compliance with all Pharmacy Services procedures and policies.
• Maintain fiscal responsibility for work-related expenses, complete expense reports, and adhere to corporate card procedures per Omnicell travel policies.
• Comply with reasonable procedures, policies, and guidelines established by the customer facility.
• Maintain national certification and all state-required credentialing.
• Act as a resource or Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Omnicell team members, providing training and/or assistance either on-site or remotely to ensure optimal workflow.
• Assign medications remotely using Omnicell’s Medication Assignment Tool (MAT) or assign medications on-site directly at the Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC).
• Assist Omnicell’s Professional Services project team as needed with organizing the staging area, go-live tasks, pushing hardware into the final location, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy automation equipment in a hospital/pharmacy setting (2 years strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of IV compounding/sterile environment requirements (1 year strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous medications.
• Troubleshooting skills with automation devices.
• Proficient in the use of PPE and hand hygiene techniques.