Automated Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IV)

What You Can Expect

Career growth: Join a team that values promoting its members. Begin as an automation pharmacy technician and advance into roles such as professional services, consulting, marketing, management and beyond.

Opportunities are limitless at Omnicell for people who are driven and motivated about all aspects of healthcare.

Learning and development: Maintain your skillset at its best through ongoing on-the-job training centered around state-of-the-art pharmacy technology. Take advantage of mentorship opportunities and utilize comprehensive learning initiatives tailored to improve your interpersonal skills.

Excellent benefits: Your benefits start on your first day. We design our health, insurance, retirement, educational, and well-being programs to ensure quality, value, and financial protection to help you and your family live well.

Day in the Life

As a Pharmacy Services Pharmacy Technician 4, you step into a critical role, ensuring the seamless daily dispensing of all sterile compounded medications from Omnicell's advanced automated IV equipment. Your role includes:

• Equipment management, maintenance, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Material management and movement.
• Managing optimal medication inventory levels.
• Diligently reviewing and updating documentation.
• Effective customer communication for building strong relationships.

Join us in this dynamic position and contribute to top-notch pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV automation tasks in an aseptic, error free manner, consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly IV automation equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs procedures when handling medications.
• Responsible for identifying / ordering medications to ensure medication inventories are at optimal levels.
• Responsible for monitoring and ordering consumable supplies required for the operation of the equipment.
• Responsible for performing basic troubleshooting and standard maintenance of IV automation equipment and reporting unresolved equipment issues to the IV TAC.
• Complete fingertip and media fill sampling.
• Maintain a high level of communication with 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, by acting as liaison between Omnicell and customer to assist with customer 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, 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 SME, for Omnicell team members, providing training and/or assistance either on site or remotely to ensure optimal workflow.

Specialized Knowledge / Skills

• Good organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate customer service skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware, Microsoft Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A self-starter who is able to work independently and follow a detailed plan.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work well with customers and with employees at various levels.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active License/Registration with State Board of Pharmacy
• Active Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT): PTCB or ExCPT tests accepted.
• Working knowledge of IV Compounding
• Covid 19 Vaccine

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• One year of IV Compounding experience.
• Proficient in the use of PPE and hand hygiene techniques.
• Working knowledge of sterile environment requirement.
• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Two years previous experience in hospital pharmacy automation.
• Basic Troubleshooting Skills with automation devices.
• Automation implementation experience.

Work Conditions

• Ability to travel for training.
• Pharmacy environment.
• 8-to-10-hour shifts.
• Working hours may be outside of normal business hours based on business or project needs.
• Capable of standing for several hours at a time.
• Potential exposure to hazardous drugs.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Other:

• Selected candidates may be required to pass a math aptitude test.
• Compensation will vary based on region. For the state of Maryland only, expected pay is $26/hr and a 5% quarterly bonus.

About the Team

Omnicell is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, valuing a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are committed to making our recruitment process accessible to everyone. We offer support and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities during our hiring process. If you need assistance, please contact us at Recruiting@omnicell.com.

At Omnicell, respect for privacy and confidentiality is paramount. We adhere to strict policies to prevent discrimination or retaliation against those who engage in open conversations about compensation. However, employees privy to compensation information as part of their job role are expected to maintain confidentiality, except in specific circumstances outlined by law, such as during formal complaints, investigations, or as required by legal obligations.

Please note that Omnicell reserves the right to modify job roles and responsibilities as needed to meet our organization's evolving needs and drive our mission forward.