Automation Specialist Certified Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary :

As a pharmacy automation specialist, you will be responsible for preparing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, using highly specialized pharmacy automation, in accordance with standard departmental procedures. Additionally, you will provide excellent customer service and quality of service to all patients and customers.

Qualities needed for Automation Specialist :

• Ability to make oneself available to supervise operations, while completing his / her regular tasks as a Production Technician
• Technological skills – familiarity with various technological skills highly recommended
• Interpersonal communication and staff training skills
• Highly organized and efficient
• Ability to identify and resolve problems
• Ability to second-guess processes
• Works independently and quietly to ensure distractions do not result in medication errors

Essential Duties include the following :

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Qualifications, Education and / or Experience :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Computer Skills :

Proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g. Explorer, Chrome, Fire Fox), as well as Microsoft Office programs : Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher applications

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This job operates in a health care setting. This position requires frequent standing and walking to storage shelves and filling counters to fill prescriptions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

o Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.