Pharmacy Technician Specialist - ADC (Pyxis)

Foundation Health, LLC•Fairbanks, AK

7d•$28 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

This position functions in a support capacity for automated technology systems related to pharmacy distribution. This includes implementation, monitoring, analysis, troubleshooting and maintenance of the automated dispensing systems and computer software. Serves as the liaison between the pharmacy and nursing with regard to automated distribution systems. Interacts and trains pharmacy staff, physicians, and nursing staff on automated dispensing technology. About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio, a culture of Shared Leadership, and are proud members of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Requirements

Requires pharmacy technician licensure in the state of practice (where applicable).
Pharmacy technician certification required (CPht).
Must demonstrate 1 to 2 years of experience performing in a pharmacy technician role.
Must also have proven experience working with automated technology systems related to pharmacy distribution.
Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills.
Must possess training in compounding intravenous medications and sterile products preparation.
Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, problem solving, and conflict resolution of the pharmacy department.
Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly medication management information system software, Microsoft applications and Automated dispensing system.

Nice To Haves

Prefer 3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in hospital pharmacy practice.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
Computer software experience preferred.
Experience serving as a pharmacy and nursing liaison for automated distribution systems desired.

Responsibilities

Provides support in the implementation, installation, maintenance and updating of technology systems related to pharmacy distribution.
Serves as a resource to physicians, hospital personnel, and pharmacy staff in interpreting department/hospital/system policies.
Monitors and evaluates system activities to ensure systems run properly.
Review historical data on patient-care-unit specific medication use trends.
Analyzes financial reports generated by the technology systems for the pharmacy department.
Act as a liaison to the information technology department as it relates to troubleshooting and resolving technology system related issues.
Assumes the duties of the Pharmacy Technician II when needed and as appropriate.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.