Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (XR2) - Columbus, IN

Omnicell; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Ongoing training programs

Job summary

Omnicell is looking for an Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 in Columbus, IN, where you will support groundbreaking technology in medication inventory management. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have an active Indiana State Pharmacy Technician Registration.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana State Pharmacy Technician Registration or License.
• Active Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
• Completion of accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Omnicell automation according to SOPs.
• Manage medication inventory levels.
• Communicate effectively with customers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical equipment handling

Expertise in Microsoft Windows

Education

High school diploma or GED

Indiana State Pharmacy Technician Registration

Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate

Job description

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (XR2) – Columbus, IN

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.
• 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 a Life

As an Automation Pharmacy Technician 4, you’ll play a critical role in supporting Omnicell’s XR2 system, a groundbreaking technology that enables a more fully automated approach to medication inventory management, helping the pharmacy to focus on patient care. Your role includes:

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

Responsibilities

• Operate Omnicell automation at customers’ sites according to Omnicell SOPs and best practices.
• 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).
• Perform daily and periodic cleaning of the equipment according to recommended best practices.
• Inspect robot cell daily for issues, wear, and functionality.
• Monitor system trends and report concerns. Resolve common system issues.
• Maintain a high level of communication to ensure proactive, solution-oriented problem identification and resolution.
• Responsible for basic troubleshooting and maintenance of automation equipment and reporting unresolved equipment issues to the appropriate helpdesk.
• 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 great 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.
• An active Indiana (IN) State Pharmacy Technician Registration / License from the State Board of Pharmacy.
• An active Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate (PTCB/CPHT/EXCPT).

Preferred Knowledge And Skills

• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• 1 year of hospital pharmacy technician experience (strongly preferred).
• 1-2 years previous experience in hospital pharmacy automation (strongly preferred).
• Basic Troubleshooting Skills with automation devices.

Work Conditions

• Ability to travel for training.
• Hospital pharmacy environment.
• Able to commute daily to 2400 17th Street, Columbus IN 47201.
• Able to work M - F, 0600 to 1430 shift; shift may subject to change (Omnicell offers Shift Differential Policy).
• 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.

Columbus, IN