Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IVC)

Position Overview

Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 (IVC) - 3 Openings. The Automation Pharmacy Technician 4 will be responsible for maintaining all unit-dose medications required for daily dispensing from the Omnicell automated IV equipment. The Pharmacy Technician 4 will prepare and maintain the Omnicell IV automated equipment for daily use, perform advanced equipment troubleshooting, maintain optimal medication inventory levels, and review/maintain reports. The role involves engaging in various levels of customer service by identifying and addressing customer concerns and reporting to the Pharmacy Services Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform IV automation tasks in an aseptic, error-free manner, consistent with prescribed guidelines.
• Perform IV automation equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Follow Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs procedures when handling medications.
• Identify and order medications to ensure medication inventories are at optimal levels.
• Monitor and order consumable supplies required for the operation of the equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and prescribed maintenance of IV automation equipment; report unresolved equipment issues to the IV HD.
• Maintain a high level of communication with the Pharmacy Services Manager and customers to ensure proactive, solution-oriented problem identification and resolution.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by aligning the Pharmacy Services Program to provide customer-focused support, emphasizing quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
• Act as a liaison between OMCL and the customer to assist with customer concerns.
• Comply with IV compounding procedures, policies, and guidelines established by the customer facility.
• Complete negative fingertip and media fill sampling.
• Maintain state and/or national credentialing to meet established guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Pharmacy Technician License/Registration with the Maryland (MD) State Board of Pharmacy.
• Active Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician Certificate: PTCB/CPhT/EXCPT.
• Working knowledge of IV compounding (IVC) (minimum 1 or more years strongly preferred).
• Covid-19 Vaccination.
• Good organizational skills; accurate, reliable, and efficient.
• Demonstrated customer-facing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and PC Windows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced troubleshooting skills with automation devices.
• SME for Pharmacy Services department.
• 2+ years of IV compounding experience.
• Knowledge of safe handling of hazardous medications.
• Proficient in the use of PPE and hand hygiene techniques.
• Working knowledge of sterile environment requirements.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy automation.

Benefits & Perks

• Base Compensation: For the state of Maryland only, the hourly pay range is $26 and up/hour.
• Shift Differential Policy: Offered by Omnicell.
• Hospital Pharmacy environment.
• Location: 22 S Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
• Multiple shift options available: Day Shift, 2nd/Evening Shift, and Flexible shifts (1st/2nd/3rd).
• Capable of standing for several hours; potential exposure to hazardous drugs and ability to lift 25–30 lbs.