Pharmacy Automation Technology Specialist
Put Your Technical Expertise Where It Matters Most.
As a Pharmacy Automation Technology Specialist, you'll play a critical role in supporting pharmacy operations through automation, technology, and informatics. You'll help ensure safe, efficient medication distribution while serving as a primary trainer for pharmacy technology-assisted workflows at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital.
What You'll Do
- Lead implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated dispensing systems.
- Maintain automated dispensing system formularies and integrations within the electronic health record (EHR).
- Monitor automated dispensing cabinet performance and generate reports.
- Support medication-use surveillance, audits, and investigations involving medication-use issues identified through automation technology.
- Implement and maintain pharmacy technology systems, including TPN compounding software, medication inventory management systems, and dispensing software.
- Partner with the Informatics Pharmacist on pharmacy informatics initiatives, reporting, technician training, and EHR-related billing tasks.
- Serve as a primary trainer for pharmacy technicians on technology-assisted dispensing workflows.
- Collaborate with IT analysts, technical support teams, vendors, and pharmacy leadership to resolve technology-related issues.
- Support additional pharmacy initiatives, including prior authorizations, medication access, patient compliance, and Finance-related activities as assigned.
- Promote safe, efficient, and effective pharmacy operations through continuous evaluation and improvement of technology workflows.
What We’re Looking For
- Associate’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field preferred.
- Hospital pharmacy technician experience required, including experience with automated dispensing technology.
- Current Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician license required.
- Strong computer skills and pharmacy information system experience preferred.
- Experience implementing and maintaining pharmacy technology systems preferred.
- Working knowledge of medication names, dosages, strengths, formulations, and directions for use.
- Ability to work independently and effectively with pharmacy staff, nursing, IT, vendors, and hospital leadership.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and a commitment to training and supporting pharmacy team members.
Pay & Benefits
Pay is based on experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Career development opportunities
- Employee discount programs
Your Technical Expertise. Their Medication Safety.
Make a difference by advancing pharmacy automation and technology at Froedtert South