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Position: PRN ( On Call ) Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (XR2)

The PRN (On Call) Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (APT 4) is responsible for maintaining and utilizing Omnicell automation product as directed by the Customer during his/her scheduled hours. The PRN APT 4 will prepare and maintain the Omnicell automation equipment for daily use, perform general equipment troubleshooting, maintain optimal medication inventory levels, review and maintain reports. The PRN APT 4 will identify any customer concerns to the Manager, Pharmacy Services.

Responsibilities

+ Perform return and restocking duties to optimize the customer’s use of automation.

+ Monitor and maintain formulary inventory levels to ensure availability of medications for daily dispensing.

+ Responsible for prescribed maintenance of automation products and reporting unresolved issues to the Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

+ Recommend drugs to be added to automation products based on data usage, demand, and workflow.

+ Perform daily and periodic cleaning of the equipment according to recommended best practices.

+ Inspect robot cell daily for issues, wear and functionality.

+ Resolve common system issues.

+ Monitor trends to help determine root cause of issues.

+ Maintain a high level of communication 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.

+ Conduct orientation and training and ensure completion of all required documents and compliance with all procedures and policies.

+ Promote and optimize customer product ownership and satisfaction by serving as a skilled resource.

+ Participates in planning processes by establishing personal goals to support quality improvement.

+ Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a co-operative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.

+ Comply with reasonable procedures, policies and guidelines established by the Customer facility.

+ Maintain fiscal responsibility for work-related expenses associated with timekeeping and per diem employees.

+ Maintain state and/or national credentialing to meet established guidelines.

+ Must be available to travel to various customer or corporate locations.

Required 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, PC Windows.

Basic Qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Active Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification (i.e., Nationally certified through PTCB or NHA with CPhT, or ExCPT)

+ Active State Pharmacy Technician Registration/License for the State of TN (If Applicable)

+ 1 year of experience in pharmacy technician (hospital preferred) or healthcare industry

+ Basic level knowledge / working knowledge of pharmacy automation

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

+ 2 to 3 years of hospital Pharmacy Technician experience

+ Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous medications

+ Experience implementing and supporting clinical solutions within healthcare

Work Conditions

+ **This is a PRN On Call position that will be backup support for vacations, sick days, LOA APT at this site.**

+ **Location: Must be able to commute to work at this site** 1 Medical Park Blvd

+ **Shift: Day / 1st shift. Start time TBD.**

+ Hospital Pharmacy Environment.

+ Capable of standing for several hours at a time.

+ Potential exposure to hazardous drugs.

+ Must be able to travel.

+ Able to lift 25 – 30 lbs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.