Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (XR2)

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (XR2)

 

What You Can Expect

Career Growth: Start as an automation pharmacy technician and grow into roles such as Trainer, Implementation Consultant, Professional Consultant, Solution Advisor, CSM, and more. Omnicell promotes driven, motivated individuals.

Learning & Development: Receive continuous on‑the‑job training on advanced pharmacy automation, mentorship opportunities, and learning programs to strengthen both technical and interpersonal skills.

Excellent Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health, insurance, retirement, education, and wellness benefits starting on day one—for you and your family.

Day in the Life

As an Automation Pharmacy Technician 4, you’ll support Omnicell’s XR2 system to improve medication inventory management. Daily work includes:

• Managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting automated equipment
• Overseeing medication inventory levels
• Updating accurate documentation
• Communicating with customers to ensure strong relationships

Responsibilities

• Operate Omnicell automation systems per SOPs and best practices
• Handle medication returns and restocking
• Monitor and maintain formulary inventory
• Perform routine cleaning, inspections, and maintenance
• Identify system issues, resolve common problems, and escalate unresolved ones
• Communicate proactively with pharmacy managers, staff, and internal teams
• Support high customer satisfaction through professional, responsive service
• Provide training and ensure compliance with procedures and documentation
• Manage expenses according to Omnicell travel policies
• Follow all customer facility guidelines
• Maintain national certification and required state credentials
• Act as a resource/SME for Omnicell team members on site or remotely

Specialized Skills

• Strong organization in fast-paced environments
• Excellent customer service and communication
• Solid problem‑solving and mechanical aptitude
• Working knowledge of hardware, Windows, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Self‑directed and able to follow detailed plans
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse teams

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Active State Board of Pharmacy Technician License for the state of CA
• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB, or, NHA CPhT / ExCPT)
• Working knowledge of pharmacy automation 

Preferred Qualifications

• Accredited pharmacy technician program completion
• 1 year hospital pharmacy experience (strongly preferred)
• 2 years hospital automation experience
• Basic automation troubleshooting skills

Work Conditions

• Daily onsite commute to: 400 W Pueblo St., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
• Shift: M-F Day Shift 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Travel required for training
• Hospital pharmacy environment
• 8–10 hour shifts; schedule may vary
• Standing for long periods
• Possible exposure to hazardous drugs
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

 

Base compensation: Hourly range from $27 to $30+/hour. 

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as location, education, experience, and skillset)

 

 

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