Pharmacy technician specialist Job at MaineHealth, Portland, ME

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  • MaineHealth
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical

Req #: 27000

($3,000.00 Sign on Bonus paid in 3 installments, prorated for PartTime)

Current MaineHealth employees not eligible for the sign on bonus. Must be separated from MaineHealth system for 6months to be eligible.

Summary

Evening Shift

The Pharmacy Technician – Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Specialist is an advanced technician who works within a team to support 200+ medication dispensing cabinets including ongoing maintenance, inventory optimization, user and discrepancy management, new implementation and training. The ideal candidate can work independently, identify opportunities for improvement and successfully implement these changes. This role will serve as a resource for other care team members.

  • Assists with ADC implementation and maintenance, including configuring new cabinets, assigning and stocking initial inventory and entering and deleting users.
  • Serves as the primary contact with ADC customer support, assists users to diagnose and resolve patient and medication order problems and accompanies technicians during service visits. Reviews and adjusts inventory levels.
  • Educates team members on the ADC system, participates in policy and procedure development and short- and long term planning.
  • Reviews ADC reports and refers to a pharmacist in a timely manner as needed. Assists the Medication Diversion Prevention Committee with data needs.
  • Performs medication distribution functions within the pharmacy and/or automated dispensing system including but not limited to reports, refills, loads, inventory, outdating, drawer failures, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Reports near miss and Adverse Drug Events and unsafe conditions, inspects medication storage areas as assigned, and monitors the proper operation of medication refrigerators.
  • Answers telephone, receives and relays messages, and resolves medication related problems. As a member of the patient care team, communicates effectively both in person and over the phone to ensure safe and efficient distribution of medications.


Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

  • Education: Associate’s Degree preferred.
  • License/Certifications: Current or eligible for applicable state(s) license as a Pharmacy Technician. CPhT or PTCB certificate preferred.
  • Experience: Experience as a pharmacy technician or other healthcare related position preferred.
  • Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Technical expertise related to information technology.


Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Todd R. Nevins at todd.nevins@mainehealth.org

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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