Pharmacy Technician - ADC Administrator

The Pharmacy Technician - ADC Administrator is responsible for maintenance and oversight of pharmacy automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and ensure automated capabilities are maximized to meet requirements for drug distribution systems and medication management standards. The incumbent aids the Integrated Technologies Pharmacy Program Manager and ADPACs and ensures the proper troubleshooting of Pharmacy automated dispensing cabinets.

Cabinet Server Management Resolves data integrity issues to all aspects of the server and works with the vendor support team, OIT, Biomed, and other technical personnel when needed for resolution. Recommends and implements automation server level changes for the improvement of the workflow, work methods, and priorities involved within the drug distribution system and medication management standards. Maintains adequate par, reorder, and critical low levels of medications loaded in ADCs on the server level. Coordinates inventory changes with pharmacy operational staff and procurement technicians. Automation Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Administration and Training Resolves problems and complaints regarding automated dispensing cabinets. Ensures appropriate cabinet and bin configurations for optimal storage and dispensing of medications and items used for the area. Ensures appropriate Controlled Substances compliance as it relates to ADC automation and works in coordination with the Controlled Substances Coordinator. Operational Support Adds new and destocks and deletes obsolete items from ADC equipment if needed in support of operational staff. Stock ADC based stockouts reports. Perform and complete assigned clinic ward inspections monthly, in accordance with facility policy and procedures. Removes expired medications from ADC stock and follows facility policy and procedure for disposal. Communicates medication errors, adverse events, allergies, non-formulary and restricted status, and any other medication order related problems for clarification to the pharmacist and/or supervisor as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual/remote position. Functional Statement #: 56482F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

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