Pharmacy Automation Specialist

Adventist Health; California; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health's St. Helena Hospital seeks a Pharmacy Automation System Administrator to oversee maintenance of automated dispensing equipment across the hospital and to manage the automated dispensing system.

The role supports the hospital's medication safety program, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (Master’s preferred), a pharmacy technician license, and PTC/CPhT/CPHT-NHA certifications; nursing/pharmacy informatics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's degree preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician license required.
• PTC or CPhT or CPHT-NHA certification required.
• Education and experience in informatics, public health, computer science, statistics, or similar field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance of automated equipment used within the pharmacy and hospital to support pharmacy services.
• Serves as the automated dispensing system administrator.
• Supports hospital-wide controlled substance diversion program under supervision of medication safety officer.
• Provides guidance on process improvements and assists in regulatory compliance.

Job description

Located in one of the most beautiful regions in the United States, St. Helena Hospital was founded in 1878 and has a rich history of innovative medical care. We are comprised of a 151-bed hospital, emergency department and medical offices with centers of excellence in specialty care, including Adventist Heart and Vascular Institute, Coon Joint Replacement Institute, Martin-O'Neil Cancer Center and Behavioral Health units. In the heart of Napa Valley, St. Helena is a charming place, and the quality of life is unsurpassed with outdoor adventure, rejuvenation at luxurious spas, popular restaurants, as well as perfect weekend getaways to San Francisco or the coast.

Job Summary

Oversees maintenance of automated equipment used within the pharmacy and throughout the hospital to support pharmacy services. Serves as the automated dispensing system administrator. Helps support hospital-wide controlled substance diversion program under supervision of medication safety officer.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (some certifications will require Bachelor's): Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Three years' pharmacy experience: Preferred
• Education and experience in nursing, pharmacy, informatics, public health, computer science, statistics, or similar field: Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• Pharmacy Technician: Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

• PTC OR CPhT OR CPHT-NHA: Required

Essential Functions

• Assists pharmacy leadership with hospital-wide maintenance of medication storage areas, quality assurance testing of compounded medications, and pharmacy equipment purchasing and their preventative maintenance. Acts as a competent clinician who provides clinical care in a skilled and effective manner, utilizing appropriate technical and decision-making skills.
• Provides clinical care efficiently and effectively using a high level of technical and organizational skills as well as critical thinking ability. Works on problems of diverse scope and substantial complexity. Assists clinical staff and department or unit management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks.
• Supports clinical enterprise management in determining methods and procedures for new tasks. Assists and audits regulatory compliance. Serves as technical specialist on daily tasks and cases. Assists in making recommendations on process improvement or development of new clinical services.
• Assists in making recommendations to management on process improvement, new processes, tools and techniques, or development of new clinical services. Works under minimal supervision, uses independent judgment requiring analysis of variable factors.
• Models/mentors and trains staff regularly on technical skills. Provides input into hiring and promotion decisions for staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

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About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.