Automatic Dispensing System (ADS) Pharmacy Technician

Clarest Health OHIO, LLC; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 31,684 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Telemedicine

401k with company match

Closed‑door Pharmacy

Referral bonuses

Life Insurance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clarest Health seeks an Automatic Dispensing System Technician to support long‑term care and assisted living facilities. Travel 75% and work on-site in Cheshire, CT, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting ADS hardware, maintaining machine inventory, and training staff. Requires CT license and national certification; driving is required.

Qualifications

• Must have CT Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.
• PTCB/NHA certification required or in progress.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to multiple facility locations to troubleshoot ADS hardware on site.
• Manage ADS machine inventory and perform restocks/audits.
• Train nurses and staff with step-by-step guides for ADS usage.
• Ensure accurate entry of medications into ADS machines; avoid duplicates.
• Coordinate with IT, DNS, and pharmacists to maintain system integrity.
• Support ADS optimization projects to reduce costs and downtime.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Excellent verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

CT Pharmacy Technician license

Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB/NHA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Description

Clarest Health understands the unique needs of healthcare institutions, providing a personalized level of care and attention that ensures each patient receives the dedicated service they deserve. Our pharmacists are committed to building strong relationships and delivering the highest standard of care. With years of experience, we have the understanding and knowledge to move into the next generation of pharmacy services. We offer personalized medication management for patients in a facility and at home so they can live healthier and happier lives.

Join our team as an Automatic Dispensing System (ADS) Technician and dive into a role where you'll make a difference in the lives of residents in long‑term care and assisted living facilities.

Location: On site at our closed door, Cheshire CT, pharmacy

Salary: Stating at $23 - $25 an hr. (depending on experience)

Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Travel Expectations: 75% (travel reimbursement)

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (as low as $13.37/pay)
• Paid Time Off
• Free Virtual Care – Telemedicine
• 401k with company match
• Closed-door Pharmacy - No more face‑to‑face meetings with customers
• Referral Bonuses
• Life Insurance
• Make a difference in the lives of others!
• We are growing and that means more opportunities

The ADS Technician is a traveling position that is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the pharmacy’s automated dispensing systems. This role requires a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail that can manage timelines of various projects to meet required deadlines. The individual must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with the pharmacy and customers in person, via phone and email. The position requires a dynamic person that can multi‑task and continually hold themselves accountable for delivering timely results with a high degree of accuracy. Technician maintains machine inventory, provides user support, performs maintenance activities and troubleshooting, and monitors proper functionality and use of the system. The Technician will be required to travel to troubleshoot hardware issues and perform restocks/audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Travel to fix and troubleshoot hardware issues on site, at different facility locations, with phone support
• Address any issues with Clarest IT to make sure connections are sustained for all machines to ensure proper communication of patient info within ADS machine
• Review and complete daily ADS restocks to keep work flowing normally
• Verify all medications sent on previous delivery are correctly entered into machines and are not sent as a duplicate
• Responsible for all in‑services with printed step‑by‑step guides to train nurses/higher authority staff
• Audit all ADS machines quarterly with visitations to make sure all drawers, medications and expiration dates are correct- Monthly
• Review and work with DNS to remove any control drug discrepancies to prevent diversion and keep counts correct
• Work with Order Entry to ensure all reports and medications are sent each day and entered correctly into the current AM batch
• Assist DNS to add new medication requests into ADS machine with Director/Pharmacist in Charge approval
• Pack, check, and tote batches, if short staffed for ADS audits
• Work with purchaser on ADS optimization project to decide what can be removed/ replaced in ADS machines to lower STAT runs/ cut cost on unused medications
• Works with Compliance to make sure all manifests and hard copy scripts are in house within a timely manner
• Work with courier service to address any issue
• Must adhere to Clarest’s Code of Conduct, follow Clarest Compliance policies and procedures, and report any suspected violations of any federal or state laws to either their direct supervisor, Human Resources or the Compliance Officer

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Proven experience as a pharmacy technician
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy technician (PTCB / NHA)
• Must have CT Pharmacy Technician license (must be in good standing)
• Must have a valid driver’s license (in good standing)

Skills + Abilities:

• Highly motivated individual to work in an extremely fast paced environment both individually and as a part of a team
• Strong organizational skills: ability to multitask while maintaining focus on defined assignments
• Minimum of one year using Microsoft Office required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Process oriented with the ability to comprehend and complete assignments as a part of the defined workflow
• Capability to interpret data and report findings
• High degree of professionalism must be able to successfully interact with pharmacy team and members of field leadership
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills: Outlook, Word, and Excel, as needed
• Reliable and punctual to support pharmacy operations
• Flexibility to work overtime, holidays and weekends
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs
• Knowledge of Pharmacy law and medical terminology a plus

Clarest is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to apply for a job or to perform the essential functions of their job. Please advise us if you require a reasonable accommodation.