Pharmacy Automation Technician

Knipper HEALTH•Charlestown, IN

5d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

OUR PASSION, ACTIONS & FOCUS is our Strength Become one of our Contributors Join the Caretria Team! The Pharmacy Automation Technician is licensed Pharmacy Technician that is responsible for set-up and safe operation of the designated production equipment in the KnippeRx Pharmacy. Responsibilities will include feeding 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 mechanical problems, making minor repairs or adjustments and replace 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 Quality standards. Shifts: M-Th: 8:00-6:30 T– F: 8:00-6:30

Requirements

High School diploma or GED 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
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
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

Nice To Haves

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

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.
The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.