Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IV Compounding)

Omnicell • Full-time • Baltimore, MD, US • 23h ago

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IVC)

The Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 will be responsible for maintaining all unit-dose medications required for daily dispensing from the Omnicell automated IV equipment. The Pharmacy Technician 4 will prepare and maintain the Omnicell IV automated equipment for daily use, perform advanced equipment troubleshooting, maintain optimal medication inventory levels, and review/maintain reports. The Pharmacy Technician 4 will engage in various levels of customer service by identifying and addressing any customer concerns, reporting to the Pharmacy Services Manager.

Responsibilities

Perform IV automation tasks in an aseptic, error-free manner, consistent with prescribed guidelines.
Perform IV automation equipment cleaning and maintenance.
Follow Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs procedures when handling medications.
Identify and order medications to ensure medication inventories are at optimal levels.
Monitor and order consumable supplies required for the operation of the equipment.
Perform advanced troubleshooting and prescribed maintenance of IV automation equipment; report unresolved equipment issues to the IV HD.
Maintain a high level of communication with the Pharmacy Services Manager and customers to ensure proactive, solution-oriented problem identification and resolution.
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by aligning the Pharmacy Services Program to provide customer-focused support, emphasizing quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Act as a liaison between OMCL and the customer to assist with customer concerns.
Comply with IV compounding procedures, policies, and guidelines established by the customer facility.
Complete negative fingertip and media fill sampling.
Maintain state and/or national credentialing to meet established guidelines.

Specialized Knowledge And Skills

Good organizational skills; accurate, reliable, and efficient.
Demonstrated customer-facing skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work with mechanical equipment.
Working knowledge of computer hardware and PC Windows.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Active Pharmacy Technician License/Registration with the Maryland (MD) State Board of Pharmacy.
Active Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate: PTCB/CPhT/EXCPT
Working knowledge of IV compounding (IVC) (minimum 1 or more years strongly preferred)
Covid-19 Vaccination

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced troubleshooting skills with automation devices.
SME for Pharmacy Services department.
2+ years of IV compounding experience.
Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous medications.
Proficient in the use of PPE and hand hygiene techniques.
Working knowledge of sterile environment requirements.
Working knowledge of pharmacy automation.

Working Conditions

Location: Able to daily commute to work at this site: 22 S Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Shift: 2 openings:
- 1 for Day Shift
- 1 for 2nd/evening shift (starting at 12 pm)
- Omnicell offers a Shift Differential Policy
Hospital Pharmacy environment.
Capable of standing for several hours at a time.
Potential exposure to hazardous drugs.
Able to lift 25–30 lbs.

Base compensation: For the state of Maryland only, the hourly pay range is $26 and up / hour

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as locations, education, experience, and skillset)

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