Pharmacy Automation Lead & Pyxis Specialist

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Pharmacy Automation Specialist to oversee Pyxis and robotic dispensing systems across nursing units, ensuring optimal inventory, refill accuracy, and timely reporting to Pharmacy leadership.

The role requires coordination with Pharmacy IT and Operations, training staff on Pyxis usage, and ongoing evaluation of automation effectiveness to improve patient care and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum working with automated medication dispensing systems.
• Familiarity with hospital packaging systems and bar code systems.
• Familiarity with Rx Auditor software to identify drug usage patterns and recommend changes.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and monitors Pyxis reports for refill volume and efficiency improvements.
• Monitors medication stock outs and adjusts Pyxis inventories.
• Ensures monthly expiration dating checks are completed by technical staff.
• Evaluates robotic cart fill dispensing versus automation to determine best approach quarterly.
• Prepares reports on dispensing overrides for Pharmacy leadership.

Skills

Automated dispensing systems

Tools

Rx Auditor

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Pharmacy Automation Specialist to oversee Pyxis and robotic dispensing systems across nursing units, ensuring optimal inventory, refill accuracy, and timely reporting to Pharmacy leadership.

The role requires coordination with Pharmacy IT and Operations, training staff on Pyxis usage, and ongoing evaluation of automation effectiveness to improve patient care and operational efficiency.