Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IVX) Pasadena, CA

Omnicell • Pasadena, CA

12d • $34 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Services Automation Pharmacy Technician 4, you will help ensure the daily dispensing of sterile compounded medications using Omnicell’s automated IV equipment. The role includes equipment management, maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting; material movement; maintaining medication and consumable inventories; keeping documentation up to date; and communicating with customers. You will also support customer satisfaction, training, compliance, and pharmacy automation workflows at a client site in Pasadena, California.

This position works in a hospital pharmacy environment and requires daily commuting to and working at the client site. The role involves day shifts with hours to be determined, typically 8-to-10-hour shifts. Working hours may fall outside normal business hours depending on business or project needs. Out-of-state travel for training may be required. Work conditions include standing for several hours, potential exposure to hazardous drugs, and lifting up to 35 pounds. Selected candidates may be required to pass a math aptitude test.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active nationally certified pharmacy technician certification through PTCB or NHA (CPHT/ExCPT).
• Active California State Board of Pharmacy technician license or registration.
• Working knowledge of sterile/IV compounding.
• Good organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware, Microsoft Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently, follow a detailed plan, and take initiative.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well with customers and employees at various levels.
• Ability to travel out of state for training.
• Ability to commute daily to and work at the client site in Pasadena, California.
• Ability to stand for several hours at a time and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to work 8-to-10-hour shifts and, when business or project needs require, outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

• One year of IV compounding experience.
• Proficiency in the use of personal protective equipment and hand-hygiene techniques.
• Working knowledge of sterile-environment requirements.
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Two years of previous experience in hospital pharmacy automation.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with automation devices.
• Automation implementation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform IV automation tasks aseptically and without errors, following standard operating procedures.
• Clean and maintain IV automation equipment daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Follow safe-handling procedures for hazardous drugs.
• Identify and order medications to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Monitor and order consumable supplies needed to operate the equipment.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and standard maintenance on IV automation equipment, and report unresolved issues to the IV TAC.
• Complete fingertip and media-fill sampling.
• Communicate proactively with the pharmacy operations manager and customer to identify and resolve problems.
• Support customer satisfaction by providing quality, professional, responsive, customer-focused assistance and acting as a liaison between Omnicell and the customer.
• Conduct training, complete required documentation, and ensure compliance with Pharmacy Services procedures and policies.
• Manage work-related expenses, complete expense reports, and follow corporate card procedures and Omnicell travel policies.
• Comply with reasonable procedures, policies, and guidelines established by the customer facility.
• Maintain national certification and all state-required credentials.
• Act as a resource or subject-matter expert for Omnicell team members, providing training or assistance onsite or remotely to support optimal workflow.

Benefits

• Health, insurance, retirement, educational, and well-being programs begin on the first day.
• Ongoing on-the-job training in pharmacy technology.
• Mentorship opportunities and learning initiatives focused on interpersonal skills.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED