Pharmacy Technician - Automation Production

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Production Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the accurate preparation, packaging, labeling, and quality control of medications in a high-volume long-term care or closed-door pharmacy environment. This role utilizes automated adherence packaging systems, including Pillvac, MTS-350, and Omnicell E3 equipment, to produce blister-packed medications while maintaining compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations, company policies, and quality assurance standards. The technician works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to ensure timely and accurate medication fulfillment for patients and healthcare facilities.

Great Career Opportunity in Long-Term Care Pharmacy!

Now Hiring – Pharmacy Technician – Automation Production

Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pmCST

Location: Onsite in our North Central Ausin facility

Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy – We are a long-term care pharmacy that provides specialized care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the United States. We have been providing long-term care pharmacy services since 2007, but we originated as part of our independent retail pharmacy, Tarrytown Pharmacy, which has been serving the local community since 1941. Through our dedication to provide excellence to our customers, we have grown from a small independent pharmacy to a multi-state long-term care pharmacy solution.
If you are hardworking, dedicated and looking for a change in your career, we may have an opportunity for you!

We are proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• A closed-door pharmacy work environment
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain Pillvac, MTS-350, and Omnicell E3 automated packaging equipment to produce blister-packed medications.
• Prepare, load, and replenish medications, blister cards, labels, and packaging materials for automated production runs.
• Verify medication identity, strength, lot numbers, expiration dates, and packaging specifications prior to production.
• Monitor machine performance and troubleshoot routine operational issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform pre-packaging and cycle-fill activities in accordance with pharmacy workflow schedules.
• Inspect completed blister packs for accuracy, seal integrity, print quality, proper medication placement, and compliance with packaging standards.
• Stage completed orders for pharmacist verification and final approval.
• Maintain production records, batch logs, machine documentation, and inventory tracking records.
• Rotate stock and remove expired or recalled medications in accordance with pharmacy procedures.
• Assist with inventory management, including stocking, counting, and replenishing medications and supplies.
• Perform routine cleaning, calibration checks, and preventive maintenance activities on packaging equipment.
• Adhere to all HIPAA requirements, pharmacy regulations, SOPs, quality assurance programs, and medication safety standards.
• Meet established productivity, accuracy, and turnaround-time goals while maintaining a high level of quality.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Active TX Pharmacy Technician registration/license as required by state law.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Basic computer and pharmacy software proficiency.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology, medication packaging standards, and pharmacy regulations.
• Understanding of blister packaging, cycle-fill processing, and adherence packaging workflows.
• Ability to identify packaging defects, medication discrepancies, and machine malfunctions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in long-term care, closed-door, mail-order, or high-volume production pharmacy environments.
• Automated adherence packaging and blister card production experience.
• Familiarity with Pillvac automation systems.
• Experience with MTS-350 pre-packaging operations.
• Experience with Omnicell E3 or other automated medication dispensing and packaging systems.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times and traverse close quarters quickly.
• Must be able to stand/be on feet for the duration of an eight (8) hour shift.

Tarrytown Expocare is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.