Pharmacy IT Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Determines information technology needs for a specific department.
• Trains personnel in the use of assigned software.
• Makes recommendations for software solutions to department’s needs.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of a software solution by measuring the quality and results through testing against department requirements.
• Ensures software remains updated and operating through ongoing maintenance.
• Ensures the integrity of data within the system by minimizing opportunities for corruption.
• Liaises with vendors and/or information services department to resolve software issues.
• Installs and maintains temperature monitoring software.
• Maintains and repairs the medication repacking system, code tray/kit replenishment system and liquid dose packing system as well as pharmacy printers.
• Aids in the installation, relocation and preparation of new pharmacy equipment.
• Collaborates in managing drug shortages.
• Provides on-call support for emergencies and downtime issues.
• Reconfigures existing medication cabinetry to reflect current medication trends.
• Monitors ADT override activities and medications.
• Safeguards proper report generation from pharmacy information system on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and ensures that said reports are properly filed, delivered or archived in accordance with all State and Federal Laws.
• Communicates all appropriate identified pharmacy information system concerns/problems to Pharmacy Director.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Desired Attributes

• None