Pharmacy Technology Specialist - Jail Health Services

Requirements

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of pharmacy automation systems
• Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge of application hardware and software
• Work with Information Technology, bioelectronics, and vendors to plan, implement and maintain pharmacy automation equipment
• Develop and sustain programs for pharmacy automation products to ensure accurate patient information and billing
• Develop and maintain programs to minimize the potential for medication errors and controlled substance diversion within pharmacy and/or hospital systems
• Assist with monitoring and evaluating pharmacy automation systems to maximize processes
• Test and evaluate new designs, products, and development options for current or future automation
• Coordinate the retrieval of information from the pharmacy automation systems
• Support and manage pharmacy automation
• Act as system administrator for pharmacy managed automation systems
• Create and maintain user security for pharmacy managed systems
• Assign User ID and grant appropriate access
• Maintain password information for pharmacy managed systems
• Delete users as needed
• Coordinate maintenance and technical support for pharmacy automation systems, including but not limited to: Servers, Medication cabinets and peripherals, Other hardware and software systems as needed
• Monitor billing processes through exception reports provided by the EHR system when applicable
• Reconcile billing for temporary patients through daily monitoring and exception corrections when applicable
• Assist with the support of the pharmacy information system interfaces
• Troubleshoot problems
• Test and help implement updates in coordination with other systems and departments
• Assist in the development of staff competency materials for pharmacy automation applications
• Train and assist end users on the use of pharmacy automation systems and peripherals
• Advocate for pharmacy in relation to systems and technology
• Serve as a resource for end users, IT staff, and vendors to tailor automation to meet the needs of the organization
• Verify documents and resolve application software problems with specific vendors
• Work with vendor(s) to request new or replacement equipment
• Work with facilities/electrician on new network line installations
• Provides support during downtimes by communicating with IT, pharmacy, nursing or other departments as necessary
• Produce, write and analyze reports related to pharmaceuticals ordering, dispensing and administration through ADS automation
• Utilize standard reports available from the pharmacy automation equipment and software
• Create facility specific reports as needed
• Maintain medication specific reports for pharmacy automation systems
• Review reports; prepare analysis and summaries as needed
• Participate as an active pharmacy team member
• Teach pharmacy and external staff on pharmacy automation products
• Attend assigned committee meetings
• Facilitate groups as assigned
• Effectively manage tasks and time.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Funds
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• License and Certification reimbursement