Pharmacy Tech Specialist - Automation

Pharmacy Technician SpecialistThe Pharmacy Technician Specialist assists pharmacists in providing drug distribution, technical services, and clinical services associated with the preparation, storage, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technologist Specialist has advanced skills in a specialty area and works in a campus-level or system-level capacity.Essential job functions include:Performs the job functions and duties of Senior Pharmacy Technologist when needed.Collects data and analyzes complex information and prepares precise written summaries, reports, and/or recommendations for a variety of purposes for pharmacy leadership as appropriate or as directed.Assists with the maintenance of policies and standard operating procedures for area of specialty to ensure the pharmacy department meets all legal, accreditation, and certification requirementsCompletes documentation and maintains records according to established policies and proceduresEssential job functions for the assigned specialty area:Automation:Ensures the integrity and accuracy of information in automated technology (e.g., compounding, repackaging, cartfill, and automated dispensing systems) and pharmacy information systemsDemonstrates proficiency with the operation and maintenance of automated technology and pharmacy information systemsProficient with automated dispensing machine applications as they interface to other clinical systems and pharmacy equipmentTroubleshoots equipment and system problemsIdentifies and reports issues related to informatics or automated technology and reports identified problems or potential patient safety issuesSchedules service with appropriate vendor, CES, or CISACParticipates in the implementation, upgrade, and testing of pharmacy information and automation systemsSolicits and reviews feedback from end users, compiles, and analyzes support data and recommends procedural and educational changes as appropriateParticipates in vendors user groups and maintains relationship with vendors to remain knowledgeable and provides input about new and proposed system enhancements and functionalityEqual Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.