Pharmacy Automation Specialist - HCA Healthcare
Richmond, VA 23225
About the Job
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacy Automation Specialist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Chippenham Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacy Automation Specialist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Functions as a division pharmacy automation specialist for pharmacy computer and ADC inputs, outputs, and data analysis within this specific area of pharmacy practice. Reports to the Division Pharmacy Inventory & Automation Manager. Must demonstrate expertise in providing data analysis, reports, and support of information and automation for the purpose of maximizing the pharmacy’s service to nursing to support the patient population of the hospital. Must demonstrate excellent oral and written skills. Position responsibilities may include downloading data from systems such as Meditech® and automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) for the purpose of converting data into information to be used by management, clinical staff, the Division Pharmacy Inventory and Automation Manager, and themselves for analysis and optimization. Serves as an expert source of information regarding automation functions and enhancements. In collaboration with pharmacy management, establishes policies and procedures, standards, and objectives for the provision of automation. Creates monitoring processes that increase efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining medication safety and security. Supports an environment and culture representative of the hospital’s mission and values. Attends committee meetings as deemed necessary by the Division Pharmacy Inventory and Automation Manager or the Pharmacy Director and participates in appropriate conference calls/webinars.
Major Responsibilities:
- Conducts hardware/software analysis, advises staff of issues when appropriate, and coordinates timely and accurate resolution to problems with pharmacy automation systems. Troubleshoots problems with automated dispensing cabinets, and/or computer system downtimes.
- Develops and conducts education related to automation software and/or hardware upgrades by providing user instruction materials, training, and support.
- Develops educational materials and trains pharmacists and technicians on the use of automated dispensing cabinets, and the policies and procedures related to them. Develops and administers competencies. Provides documentation that each pharmacy employee has demonstrated competency in the use of pharmacy automation.
- Assists with maintaining accurate drug files in the various automation systems such CII Safe, and automated dispensing cabinets in coordination with the assistant director of pharmacy, informatics specialist, or other pharmacist designated by the pharmacy director.
- Provides automation/technology related updates for Policies & Procedures manual.
- Facilitates and tests software/hardware upgrades and automated dispensing cabinet implementations.
- Coordinates continuous par optimization of automated dispensing cabinets, checking of medication expiration dates in automated dispensing cabinets, safe loading of medications in automated dispensing cabinets and reconciliation of manually admitted patients.
- Monitors all automated dispensing cabinets for integrity and functionality.
- Prioritizes tasks on project list as ranked by pharmacy leadership. Generates data and assists in data analysis and presentations.
Education & Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Associate or Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or similar Preferred
- At least 4 years of experience as a hospital pharmacy technician Required
- 4 years hospital pharmacy tech plus 2 years IT&S experience Preferred
- Computer background in clinical healthcare field, business discipline, healthcare management, health information management, or information science, or equivalent experience Required
Licenses, Certifications, & Training:
- Active board certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Required
- Registered pharmacy technician, as per State requirements, in good standing with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy
HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare’s strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Automation Specialist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
