Omnicell Compliance Pharmacy Technician – On-Site

Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join as Omnicell Compliance Specialist. This on-site role focuses on Omnicell system administration, medication safety, and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a valid Louisiana pharmacy license and CPhT, with experience in automated dispensing systems. Veterinary experience is not required, but human hospital pharmacy experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Bachelor's degree or Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology with relevant experience; or CPhT with relevant experience.
• Experience with automated dispensing systems, such as Omnicell or Pyxis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems and electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrator of Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets, including system configuration, inventory management, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Perform daily controlled substance audits, cycle counts, reconciliation, and discrepancy investigations.
• Review Omnicell transactions, electronic medical records, and medication administration documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Generate and analyze system reports to identify discrepancies, monitor medication usage, and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Manage medication inventory within automated dispensing systems, including restocking, expiration monitoring, and inventory adjustments.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership, veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and hospital staff to promote medication safety and efficient workflows.
• Train and support hospital personnel on proper Omnicell use and established medication management procedures.
• Assist with daily pharmacy operations, including prescription processing, medication preparation, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and inventory coordination.

Skills

Organizational skills

Pharmacy computer systems

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree in Pharmacy Technology

CPhT with experience

Tools

Omnicell

Pyxis

Job description

LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join as Omnicell Compliance Specialist. This on-site role focuses on Omnicell system administration, medication safety, and regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

Ideal candidates have a valid Louisiana pharmacy license and CPhT, with experience in automated dispensing systems. Veterinary experience is not required, but human hospital pharmacy experience is advantageous.