Pharmacy Automation Technician

Pharmacy Automation TechnicianRanked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).EducationHigh school graduate or equivalentSuccessful completion of a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved Pharmacy Technician training programExperience / QualificationsRegistered with the state of Florida as a Pharmacy TechnicianNational Certification (PTCB) requiredTwo years of Hospital or other relevant experienceKnowledge of pharmacy regulatory standardsAbility to communicate effectively, teaching or training experience preferredAbility to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlinesAbility to handle difficult situations with critical thinking and professional composureAbility to understand and follow instructionsSelf-motivated and able to work independently. Able to prioritize tasks continuallyCritical thinker: able to identify opportunities to improve safety and or efficiency. Able to anticipate problems and correct issues proactively.Excellent people skills: to work with team members of all disciplines and at various levelsExperience in creation, implementation, and assessment of Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement initiativesPosition SummaryThe Pharmacy Automation Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations and monitoring of the hospital's automated medication dispensing systems. The Pharmacy Automation Technician will:Manage the inventory of the ADM systems house-wide. This includes monitoring expiration dates, reviewing and establishing par levels, oversite of the location of medications to minimize LASA errors, revise stock based on formulary changes and application of alert stickers to ADM pockets.Establish and monitor daily reports to assess efficiency of ADM inventory and stocking.Develops, assesses, and reports on quality assurance and performance improvement activities relating to medication dispensing via the automated dispensing machines and inventory managementFollows regulatory standards and policies regarding the dispensing, security, storage, and labeling of medicationsMonitors effectiveness of technician ADM services and related policies/procedures and recommends changes, as needed.Provides orientation/training on ADM use to new employees; provides updated information regarding changes in policies/procedures.Maintains necessary record-keeping and training documentation pertinent to areas of responsibility.Promotes sense of team effort together with pharmacists and technicians. Assists in identifying/researching problems and issues related to automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy inventory.Remains current on standard practices through continual educationAssists with other technician roles as scheduled or as neededPerforms other duties as assignedTeam Member CompetenciesEstablishing RelationshipsBuilds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.Peer SupportProvides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.Inspiring and Motivating OthersFosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.Demonstrating Emotional IntelligenceExercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.Acting with IntegrityInteracts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.Being a Champion for Change and InnovationSupports people in their efforts to try new things. Thinks creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.Communicating EffectivelySpeaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.Promoting Diversity and InclusionTreats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.Physical RequirementsStanding, sitting, walking for prolonged periods. Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds. Push/pull 40 pound cart for prolonged distances containing supplies/medications.Threshold RequirementsThese threshold requirements are required and will be completed on a yearly basis Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientationTB/PPD Surveillance ProgramMaintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position. Jupiter Medical Center