Senior Pharmacy Tech — Parata Automation Specialist (LTC)

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to operate Parata packaging and dispensing automation, ensuring accuracy for unit-dose medications in a closed-door LTC pharmacy, with most duties performed independently.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to learn new software, and collaboration with pharmacists to optimize automation utilization, with shift options and a focus on medication safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician registration/licensure as required by state regulations.
• National certification (PTCB) preferred.
• Minimum 1-2 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize workload in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new software applications.
• Experience working with pharmacy automation systems, Parata experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate Parata automation systems to package medications accurately and efficiently.
• Load, replenish, and maintain Parata canisters according to pharmacy procedures.
• Perform daily startup, shutdown, cleaning, and preventative maintenance tasks for Parata equipment.
• Troubleshoot routine Parata operational issues and upscale technical concerns as needed.
• Monitor automation performance and identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency.
• Complete quality assurance checks on all Parata-packaged medications.
• Maintain accurate documentation of packaging runs, canister changes, and machine maintenance activities.
• Ensure medications loaded into automation meet expiration date and inventory standards.
• Assist with Parata inventory management, including stock rotation and discrepancy resolution.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and leadership to optimize automation utilization and production goals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Fast-paced production

Education

Pharmacy Technician registration/licensure

PTCB certification preferred

Tools

Parata automation systems

Job description

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to operate Parata packaging and dispensing automation, ensuring accuracy for unit-dose medications in a closed-door LTC pharmacy, with most duties performed independently.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to learn new software, and collaboration with pharmacists to optimize automation utilization, with shift options and a focus on medication safety and regulatory compliance.