Pharmacy Automation Lead for Packaging Systems

Socket.dev; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company contribution

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

NaphCare is seeking a Pharmacy Automation Specialist to own and optimize the automated packaging systems in our high-volume pharmacy operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL.

The role requires learning and maintaining machine workflows, supervising staff, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting efficient production and accurate labeling and packaging.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current pharmacy technician registration, license, or certification as required by applicable state law.
• Ability to learn and become proficient in specialized pharmacy automation equipment.
• Ability to establish and follow written procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Take primary ownership of the day-to-day operation and workflow of the pharmacy automated packaging systems.
• Train and supervise departmental personnel on the operation and maintenance of the pharmacy automated packaging systems.
• Learn, develop, and maintain strong working knowledge of each machine’s functions, workflow, routine maintenance requirements, and operational best practices.
• Supervise the operation of the pharmacy automated packaging systems in accordance with manufacturer instructions, pharmacy policies, and established workflow procedures.
• Prepare, stage, and load medications, cassette/canisters, labels, packaging materials, and other consumables necessary for production.
• Monitor production runs to ensure packaging accuracy, machine performance, and timely completion of assigned workload.
• Verify medication identity, lot numbers, expiration dates, labels, and packaging information prior to and during production activities.
• Inspect completed packages for accuracy, seal integrity, print quality, and overall product acceptability.
• Oversee and if necessary perform routine daily and weekly operator-level cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance procedures.
• Oversee and maintain machine readiness by monitoring supplies, consumables, and general equipment condition.
• Identify production issues, equipment irregularities, jams, or exceptions and take appropriate action within role expectations, including timely escalation when needed.
• Troubleshoot basic operational issues and coordinate escalation for issues requiring service or higher-level technical support, including being on call for support while not onsite.
• Maintain accurate production logs, maintenance records, packaging documentation, and other operational records as required.
• Support process consistency and recommend workflow improvements that enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality.
• Work collaboratively with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, supervisors, and operations personnel to meet productivity, turnaround time, and quality goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work area at all times.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, regulations, company policies, safety standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations

Skills

Attention to detail

Ownership

Ability to learn machine operations

Team collaboration

Accountability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician registration/licensing

Tools

Pharmacy automation equipment

Automated packaging systems

Job description

NaphCare is seeking a Pharmacy Automation Specialist to own and optimize the automated packaging systems in our high-volume pharmacy operations at our Corporate Headquarters in Birmingham, AL.

The role requires learning and maintaining machine workflows, supervising staff, and ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance while supporting efficient production and accurate labeling and packaging.