Pharmacy Automation Technician

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.

Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Education

• High school  graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of a Florida Board of Pharmacy approved Pharmacy Technician training program

Experience / Qualifications

• Registered with the state of Florida as a Pharmacy Technician
• National Certification (PTCB) required
• Two years of Hospital or other relevant experience
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulatory standards
• Ability to communicate effectively, teaching or training experience preferred
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to handle difficult situations with critical thinking and professional composure
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.  Able to prioritize tasks continually
• Critical thinker: able to identify opportunities to improve safety and or efficiency.  Able to anticipate problems and correct issues proactively. 
• Excellent people skills: to work with team members of all disciplines and at various levels
• Experience in creation, implementation, and assessment of Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement initiatives

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Automation Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations and monitoring of the hospital’s automated medication dispensing systems. The Pharmacy Automation Technician will:

• Manage the inventory of the ADM systems house-wide.  This includes monitoring expiration dates, reviewing and establishing par levels, oversite of the location of medications to minimize LASA errors, revise stock based on formulary changes and application of alert stickers to ADM pockets.
• Establish and monitor daily reports to assess efficiency of ADM inventory and stocking.
• Develops, assesses, and reports on quality assurance and performance improvement activities relating to medication dispensing via the automated dispensing machines and inventory management
• Follows regulatory standards and policies regarding the dispensing, security, storage, and labeling of medications
• Monitors effectiveness of technician ADM services and related policies/procedures and recommends changes, as needed.
• Provides orientation/training on ADM use to new employees; provides updated information regarding changes in policies/procedures.
• Maintains necessary record-keeping and training documentation pertinent to areas of responsibility.
• Promotes sense of team effort together with pharmacists and technicians. Assists in identifying/researching problems and issues related to automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy inventory.
• Remains current on standard practices through continual education
• Assists with other technician roles as scheduled or as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Team Member Competencies

Establishing Relationships

Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.  Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.

Peer Support

Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team. 

Inspiring and Motivating Others

Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.  Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow. 

Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence

Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.

Acting with Integrity

Interacts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.  Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational