Pharmacy IT Technician

Role Overview

• Determine information technology needs for a specific department.
• Train personnel in the use of assigned software.
• Make recommendations for software solutions to department’s needs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a software solution by measuring the quality and results through testing against department requirements.
• Ensure software remains updated and operating through ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure the integrity of data within the system by minimizing opportunities for corruption.
• Liaise with vendors and/or information services department to resolve software issues.
• Install and maintain temperature monitoring software.
• Maintain and repair the medication repacking system, code tray/kit replenishment system and liquid dose packing system as well as pharmacy printers.
• Assist in the installation, relocation and preparation of new pharmacy equipment.
• Collaborate in managing drug shortages.
• Provide on-call support for emergencies and downtime issues.
• Reconfigure existing medication cabinetry to reflect current medication trends.
• Support user account information including network access, access to ADM systems, etc.
• Work to develop standard and cost-effective inventory levels on all automated pharmacy dispensing machinery.
• Monitor ADT override activities and medications.
• Ensure proper report generation from pharmacy information system on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and ensure that said reports are properly filed, delivered or archived in accordance with all State and Federal Laws.
• Communicate all appropriate identified pharmacy information system concerns/problems to Pharmacy Director.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, computer, and communication skills.