Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IVX) - Lebanon, NH -Sign On Bonus / Relocation Assistance

Omnicell; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

RXinsider LTD. seeks an Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IV Compounding) to manage IV automation and Omnicell equipment for daily dispensing. You will ensure optimal inventory, perform advanced troubleshooting, and coordinate with the Pharmacy Services Manager to address customer concerns.

The role requires NH-licensed pharmacy technician credentials and experience with IV compounding in a healthcare/pharmacy setting, with a day shift at the Lebanon, NH site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB / EXCPT) required.
• Active NH State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration if required.
• Working knowledge / familiarity of IV compounding.

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/order medications to ensure inventories are at optimal levels.
• Monitor and order consumable supplies for equipment operation.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of IV automation equipment and report issues.
• Maintain communication with pharmacy services manager and customer to resolve concerns.
• Maintain customer satisfaction by aligning the Pharmacy Services Program to provide quality support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer-facing skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical equipment operating

Computer hardware familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB / EXCPT)

NH Pharmacy Technician License/Registration

IV compounding familiarity

Tools

PC Windows

Job description

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IV Compounding)

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 Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 will prepare and maintain the Omnicell IV automated equipment for daily use, perform advanced equipment troubleshooting, maintain optimal medication inventory levels, review / maintain reports. The Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 will engage with various levels of customer service by identifying and addressing any customer concerns and report 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.
• 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 advanced troubleshooting and prescribed maintenance of IV automation equipment and reporting unresolved equipment issues to the IV HD.
• Maintain a high level of communication with pharmacy services manager and customer, 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, by acting as liaison between OMCL and 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.

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Good organizational skills, accurate, reliable and efficient.
• Demonstrated customer-facing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communications 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 National Pharmacy Technician Certificate (PTCB / through NHA, a CPhT / EXCPT)
• Active State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration from the New Hampshire State Board of Pharmacy (if required)
• Working knowledge / Familiarity of IV compounding

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• 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 requirement
• Working knowledge of pharmacy automation

Work Conditions

• Able to daily commute to work at this site: 1 Medical Center Dr. Lebanon, NH 03766
• Shift: M -F, 6 am to 2:30 pm (may subject to change). Omnicell does offer shift differential policy.
• Pharmacy environment.
• Capable of standing for several hours at a time.
• Potential exposure to hazardous drugs.
• Able to lift 25–30 lbs.

Other

• Selected candidates may be required to pass a math aptitude test.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.