Pharmacy Automation Technician (2026-8065)

Pharmacy Automation Technician

The Pharmacy Automation Technician is responsible for set-up and safe operation of the designated production equipment in CareTria / KnippeRx Pharmacy fulfillment. Responsibilities will include feeding supplies, including drug products and packaging materials, into the machines, and ensuring the hoppers are equally fed with raw materials so that the machines are running at capacity.

The Pharmacy Automation Technician will be able to diagnose and treat some mechanical problems, making minor repairs or adjustments and replacing machine components utilized in production. Ongoing monitoring of the output is necessary to confirm the machines are operating as expected, and to produce the final product that complies with Pharmacy Quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform all tasks in compliance with the Board of Pharmacy, SOPs, Equipment Manuals, and OSHA regulations.
• Setup, adjust and maintain sachet creation machines and packaging line.
• Perform cleaning and preventive maintenance steps in compliance with manual.
• Assist with loading rolls of film onto the sachet machine, and ensure it is properly aligned
• Maintain levels of raw materials, including drug product, across multiple hoppers on each machine to make sure they are running at capacity and to minimize defects.
• Identify defects and make appropriate changes to prevent ongoing waste.
• Perform some troubleshooting, making minor repairs where needed.
• Escalate more complicated equipment problems to Production Mechanics.
• Collaborate with Production Mechanics by providing a summary of the issue and trouble-shooting steps already taken.
• Minimize downtime on the machines and communicate any downtime to Management.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Perform evening shutdown tasks, including recording of daily output.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• State specific Pharmacy Technician License, or commitment to complete the 'technician in training' requirements approved by the state specific Board of Pharmacy, within 6 months of hire date
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Preferred Education and Experience:

• One (1) year of previous specialty pharmacy technician experience with exposure to fulfillment of prescription orders
• One (1) year of pharmacy operations or logistics experience
• Nationally certified through the PTCB or another approved certifying agency

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical understanding and expertise
• Ability to diagnose and treat mechanical problems quickly and effectively
• Good hand-eye coordination and steady hands
• Effective communication skills with co-workers, management, and mechanics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills
• Ability to learn from a variety of techniques
• Ability to follow established process flows
• Basic math skills
• Ability to recognize subtle differences in names and numbers
• Ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations, exhibiting flexibility in changing situations
• Knowledge of medical terminology (including sig codes and Roman numerals), brand and generic names of medications, and general pharmacy terminology
• Computer literacy to include operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, presentation software, communication and collaboration tools, and Adobe PDF or comparable

Physical Demands:

• Location of job activities 100% inside
• Noise and / or vibrations exposure
• Reaching (overhead), handling, and feeling
• Stand, bend, stoop and sit for prolonged periods of time
• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The actual compensation for the position may vary based on market differences and on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications and can vary based on location and/or work schedule. In addition to base pay, CareTria offers a comprehensive benefits package. Full-Time benefits include access to health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off; paid parental leave; employee assistance programs; and other perks. Eligible employees may also have access to performance bonuses.

CareTria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.