Automation Pharmacy Technician 4

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IV)

The Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 will be responsible for maintaining all unit-dose medications required for daily dispensing from the Omnicell automated IV equipment. The Pharmacy Technician 4 will prepare and maintain the Omnicell IV automated equipment for daily use, perform advanced equipment troubleshooting, maintain optimal medication inventory levels, and review/maintain reports. The Pharmacy Technician 4 will engage in various levels of customer service by identifying and addressing any customer concerns, reporting to the Pharmacy Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV automation tasks in an aseptic, error-free manner, consistent with prescribed guidelines.
• Perform IV automation equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs procedures when handling medications.
• Identify and order medications to ensure medication inventories are at optimal levels.
• Monitor and order consumable supplies required for the operation of the equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and prescribed maintenance of IV automation equipment; report unresolved equipment issues to the IV HD.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the Pharmacy Services Manager and customers to ensure proactive, solution-oriented problem identification and resolution.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by aligning the Pharmacy Services Program to provide customer-focused support, emphasizing quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Act as a liaison between OMCL and the customer to assist with customer concerns.
• Comply with IV compounding procedures, policies, and guidelines established by the customer facility.
• Complete negative fingertip and media fill sampling.
• Maintain state and/or national credentialing to meet established guidelines.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Good organizational skills; accurate, reliable, and efficient.
• Demonstrated customer-facing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and PC Windows.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced troubleshooting skills with automation devices.
• SME for Pharmacy Services department.
• One year of IV compounding experience.
• Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous medications.
• Proficient in the use of PPE and hand hygiene techniques.
• Working knowledge of sterile environment requirements.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy automation.

Working Conditions

• Pharmacy environment.
• Capable of standing for several hours at a time.
• Potential exposure to hazardous drugs.
• Able to lift 25–30 lbs.
• Compensation will vary based on region. For the state of Maryland only, expected pay is $26/hr