Pharmacy Technology Specialist - Jail Health Services

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

JOB DETAILS

Department: Jail Health Services
FTE: 1.0 (80 hours per pay period)
Workdays: Monday - Friday
Shift(s): Days
Shift Length: 8 hours
Location: In-Person
Other: registered with Minnesota Board of Pharmacy and PTCB certified
Sign-On Bonus: n/a

Purpose of this position: The Pharmacy Technology Specialist (PTS) facilitates and assists with the implementation, operation, integration and maintenance of various pharmacy computer and automation systems used in the pharmacy and throughout the medical center.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of pharmacy automation systems

  • Gain and maintain in-depth knowledge of application hardware and software

  • Work with Information Technology, bioelectronics, and vendors to plan, implement and maintain pharmacy automation equipment

  • Develop and sustain programs for pharmacy automation products to ensure accurate patient information and billing

  • Develop and maintain programs to minimize the potential for medication errors and controlled substance diversion within pharmacy and/or hospital systems

  • Assist with monitoring and evaluating pharmacy automation systems to maximize processes

  • Test and evaluate new designs, products, and development options for current or future automation

  • Coordinate the retrieval of information from the pharmacy automation systems

• Support and manage pharmacy automation

  • Act as system administrator for pharmacy managed automation systems

  • Create and maintain user security for pharmacy managed systems

    • Assign User ID and grant appropriate access

    • Maintain password information for pharmacy managed systems

    • Delete users as needed

  • Coordinate maintenance and technical support for pharmacy automation systems, including but not limited to:

    • Servers

    • Medication cabinets and peripherals

    • Other hardware and software systems as need