Pharmacy Technician, Automation Specialist Job Listing at CPS in Merrillville, IN (Job ID 16473)

Description

Pharmacy Technician, Automation Specialist
Methodist Hospital Southlake
Merrillville, Indiana

As a full time, nonexempt, CPS Solutions, LLC Pharmacy Technician, Automation Specialist at Methodist Hospital Southlake, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Pharmacy, you'll be responsible for the centralized automated dispensing cabinet set up and day-to-day operations. You'll work closely with Pharmacy staff, Nursing staff, Patient Care Service users, field pharmacists and technicians, and vendor staff. You'll perform quality assessment and performance improvement functions. Other duties include maintaining patient records, and setting up, packaging, and labeling of medication doses and billing.  You will perform job duties under minimal supervision within pharmacy standards, written procedures and guidelines, and state regulatory requirements. You'll be responsible for the accurate completion of daily activities and the follow through of tasks to ensure completion. Additionally, you'll assist in various pharmacy activities under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Your responsibilities will include preparing, delivering, and restocking medications; performing order entry; procuring drugs; billing. You will carry out your job duties according to written procedures and guidelines based on pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements. Based upon business needs, this position may also be scheduled to cover the overnight shift or work at the Northlake campus in Gary. 

Schedule: This position will work 40 hours per week Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm. 

About the Facility:  Methodist is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system.  Methodist has two full-service campuses just 14 miles apart.  Northlake is the urban campus in Gary while Southlake Campus in Merrillville is located near one of the Midwest's busiest retail areas.  Combined campus bed capacity is 625 plus nurseries.  Midlake Campus is the outpatient facility in Gary, conveniently located between the Northlake and Southlake campuses.  With the latest in technology and outstanding services, this hospital system is the leading healthcare provider in the region.  CPS Solutions, LLC has partnered with the hospital to manage the day-to-day operations of this pharmacy. This position is an employee of CPS Solutions, LLC.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Recent experience in a hospital or retail pharmacy

• Indiana Licensure/Registration/Certification requirements

• In-deph knowledge of common hardware and software troubleshooting methods and techniques pertaining to ADCs (Omnicell)

• 1 to 2 years experience working with ADCs (Omnicell)

• Proficient computer skills including experience using Microsoft Office

• Effective communications skills; verbal and written

• Current and valid Indiana driver's license Class A or B

Hospital Requirements: (may be required)

• (PPD) TB Skin Test - Proof of negative TB skin test within the last 12 months
• (MMR) Measles, Mumps and Rubella or A Blood Titer proving immunity
• Varicella - (2) documented doses or A Blood Titer proving
• Hep B3 Series (or declination) 
• (Flu) Influenza-required for hire between Oct 1st-April 30th  
• COVID Vaccine

Benefits: All employees enjoy a competitive salary, eligibility to participate in the 401(k) savings plan with a match.  Full Time employees are also eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Time Off Plan, Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Medical Flex and Dependent Care Accounts and more.

CPS Solutions, LLC Requirements: All employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check, drug test and signed onboarding documents. Additionally, you may be required to provide medical records or have additional medical examinations/background checks that are a specific requirement of the location or position in which you are hired. This applies to internal transfers and status changes for internal CPS Solutions, LLC team members. CPS Solutions, LLC is also committed to a safe and drug free workplace. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.

About CPS Solutions, LLC:  Founded nearly 50 years ago and employing over 2,500 clinical, regulatory, and operational pharmacy professionals, CPS Solutions, LLC, is one of the nation's largest providers of pharmacy services to more than 800 hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. CPS Solutions, LLC helps clients tackle a variety of complex issues, such as operational efficiency, rising drug costs, regulatory & compliance, 340B, and specialty pharmacy strategy. CPS Solutions, LLC helps healthcare leaders drive best in class pharmacy operations through skill, expertise, and proprietary technologies. For more information, visit https://www.CPS.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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