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Pharmacy Automation Technician

Lee Health

$22.73 - $29.55 / hr

United States, Florida, Fort Myers

12451 Gateway Boulevard (Show on map)

Jan 21, 2025

Location:Education Training and Development Center -12451 Gateway BlvdFort Myers FL 33913

Department: IS Clinical Systems

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/ to

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$22.73 - $29.55 / hour

Summary

The Pharmacy Automation Technician is directly responsible system-wide for maintenance and support of pharmacy automation systems (e.g., automated dispense cabinets, medication delivery robots, packaging machines) consistent with the Lee Health Pharmacy Department vision Optimizing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary medication management. The Pharmacy Automation Technician also serves as a primary liaison to any health system operational areas impacted by or utilizing pharmacy automation systems, working to achieve the following goals in collaboration with Pharmacy, Nursing, Anesthesia and other disciplines as needed:

Implement workflow to optimize efficiency and safety of patient care in the medication use processes

Repair, maintain and reconfigure automation hardware and software as directed

Monitor automation utilization metrics such as workload, discrepancies, stock-outs, etc

Provide education and training processes for end users of the automation systems

Disseminate information to all users of the automation system as needed

Conduct activities under the direction of the Manager of Pharmacy Informatics, Pharmacy Leadership, and/or Consultant Pharmacist

Requirements Educational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained	Program of Study	Required/ Preferred	and/or
High School Diploma or Equivalent		Required	or
GED		Required

Additional Requirements

Advanced education preferred

Experience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
2 Years	Hospital-based Pharmacy Technician	Required	and

Equivalent experience with pharmacy automation in other settings will be considered

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Registered Pharmacy Technician License	Required

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations	Required/ Preferred	and/or
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)	Required

Additional Requirements

CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician) with national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

Data entry experience, automation/computer experience, knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, exhibits strong communication and interpersonal skills, analytical skills, physical skills required to maintain mechanical aspects of automation systems (bending, lifting, tool use), basic math skills

US:FL:Fort Myers