Pharmacy Systems Specialist

Pharmacy Systems Specialist, Full-Time Days

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Facility:
South Lake Hospital

Location:

Clermont, FL

The Pharmacy Systems Specialist is responsible for maintenance and improvement of the automated medication distribution system.

• Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager or Operations Coordinator, the Pharmacy Systems Specialist oversees all Automated Medication Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) formularies, file maintenance, security access, unit overrides, and discrepancies.
• Coordinates QA testing and documentation of ADC application enhancements.
• Coordinates the implementation of new ADC units and moves of current ADC units.
• Provides ADC training for all Pharmacy Department staff.
• Coordinates development and presentation of ADC in-services for Pharmacy and Nursing personnel.
• Serves as liaison between Nursing and Pharmacy regarding ADC issues and problems.
• Completes ADC advanced level training.
• Maintains Pharmacy Systems equipment and technologies as assigned.
• Completes assignments in a timely, effective and efficient manner according to departmental standards and procedures.
• Maintains reasonable regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

• Follows up on override report daily to determine compliance with The Joint Commission standards.
• Uses ADC data to calculate medication overrides.
• Analyzes ADC usage data to manage and optimize inventory—decreasing expired drugs, reducing restocking frequency, and minimizing stock outs.
• Analyzes data to determine which medications need to be added to standard stock for loads/unloads.
• Analyzes controlled substance usage data to reduce inventory at ADCs, avoid diversion, decrease outdates, and increase pharmacy control over controlled substances.
• Mediates controlled substance discrepancies with nurse managers and protective services, ensuring resolution per hospital, state, and federal policies.
• Reconfigures station design to decrease medication errors by nursing and/or pharmacy.
• Monitors ADC user activity to maintain database and medication security.
• Establishes an open communication process throughout the corporation that ensures patients, visitors, families, physicians, and team members feel treated specially each time they encounter Orlando Health.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be currently registered with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy, renewed every two years.

Two (2) years’ experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, including experience with pharmacy automation. Proficiency in MS Office software including Word, Excel, and Access.