Automation Pharmacist

About the role

The Automation Pharmacist leads and oversees the pharmacy's automation and logistics operations, ensuring accurate and timely fulfillment of all automated dispensing processes. This role is responsible for implementing new automation systems, developing and maintaining department policies and procedures, and ensuring the automation and logistics teams meet production, scheduling, and delivery deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the automation and logistics departments, including implementing new automation systems and developing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in operating the automation system, troubleshoot issues, and engage with the vendor for ongoing training.
• Approve technician schedules and the automation cycle fill schedule, ensuring coverage for all communities, deadlines, and holidays.
• Ensure emergency orders are fulfilled and delivered in a timely manner; notify communities of resolution efforts when delivery cannot be met.
• Lead weekly meetings with the automation and logistics departments, maintaining organized meeting notes and attendance records.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the automation department, including preparing for and assisting with audits and inspections.
• Oversee training of pharmacy staff on automation systems and workflows; verify the accuracy of physician order transcription.
• Analyze prescribing trends and automation workflow data to monitor efficiency, compliance, and prevent harmful interactions or excessive usage.
• Maintain up-to-date professional and technical knowledge through continuing education, vendor training, and industry involvement.
• Participate in vaccination administration when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited school; must be licensed.
• 5–10 years of pharmacist experience, preferred.
• 2+ years of pharmacy automation experience, preferred.
• Strong technical skills and ability to lead and troubleshoot within an automated pharmacy environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead cross-departmental teams effectively.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to frequent interruptions.
• Commitment to Medicine Express’ mission and values.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally required to stand, move, communicate, and identify written information; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift or move up to 50 pounds independently or up to 20 pounds with assistance.
• 25% to 50% travel required, including visits to assisted living facilities across multiple states.
• Participation in rotating call schedules, including timely response to calls (returning missed calls within one hour).
• Must work on-site during rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and inclement weather.
• Personal cell phone use restricted during working hours; phones must be stored in designated lockers.
• Flexibility required to meet daily and weekly deadlines, including occasional unscheduled weekends due to automation downtime.
• Position is onsite at the Pharmacy.

Pay

$150,000–$170,000 annually, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Savings
• Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability coverage