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About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

**$5,000 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members**

 

Location:  Duke University Hospital - Durham, North Carolina - Inpatient Operations Pharmacy

 

Hours: 

• Weekdays
• Rotating Shifts

  • 1st shift: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm

  • 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm  or 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm 

  • 3rd shift: on call

 

Position Summary

The Automatic Dispensing Cabinet Coordinator is an integral member of our Inpatient Operations pharmacy team, specializing in managing and maintaining our medication dispensing systems and code carts. This role ensures efficient and accurate medication distribution, system maintenance, and compliance with safety standards across various sites, including off-site Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHiP) locations (50% of the time).

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Maintaining Automatic Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) -

• Routinely manage and replenish inventory at off-site automatic dispensing cabinets, ensuring optimal par/restock levels, monitoring medication expirations, and maintaining appropriate storage conditions to uphold safety and compliance standards.
• Administer user profile configurations and access rights on the server, including the initiation, modification, and deactivation of accounts.
• Conduct regular inspections and perform maintenance tasks on Automatic Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs), which include replacing defective components, updating bin barcodes and auxiliary labels, and ensuring the cleanliness of the units.
• Address and resolve issues related to medication shortages, recalls, and dispensing errors promptly.
• Support the deployment of new Omnicell systems and contribute to strategic planning for future enhancements and projects.
• Oversee monthly inventory assessments for medications, responding effectively to inventory discrepancies and fulfilling item management requests as directed by senior management.
• Develop, evaluate, and revise policy and procedure documents governing ADC operations and maintenance at Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHiP) locations to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Provide training and guidance to other pharmacy technicians on operational procedures and best practices for ADC use to ensure optimal functionality and compliance.

 

Managing Code Carts -

• Inspect, build, and track code carts, ensuring they are compliant and ready for emergency use.
• Systematically audit and replenish inventory in code carts in alignment with DUH Pharmacy’s Code Blue policy to maintain readiness.
• Travel to off-site Duke Health Integrated Practice (DHiP) locations to replenish and troubleshoot code carts and Automatic Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs).
• Formulate and uphold comprehensive policy and procedure documentation specifically tailored for code c