Pharmacy Automation Coordinator

• Full Time 1.0 FTE
• Location: Janesville, WI
• Janesville Hosptial and Trauma Center

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director assists in monitoring, maintenance, drug inventory management and controlled substance diversion for drugs stored and dispensed through automated dispensing technology. This is accomplished through partnering with pharmacy leadership and staff in the optimization and proper functionality of all pharmacy storage and dispensing technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Optimization of drug inventory stored within pharmacy automation.
• Coordinate, plan and execute any automation add-ons or new hospital opening or hospital conversions
• Maintaining of the Automation Databases (creation of new users(students)/items/reports)
• An active member of pharmacy department and pharmacy council structure as it relates to the use and optimization of pharmacy automation across the system.
• Assists with evaluation of future medication automation products for all vendors considered beneficial to the organization
• Assists in the development and compliance with pharmacy automation policies and procedures.
• In partnership with site pharmacy automation technicians and pharmacy supervisors/manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations related to controlled substance management within pharmacy automation and supports controlled substance audits, diversion detection, and internal reporting as needed to department leadership.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

*Bachelor's degree preferred
*Minimum of 3 years of pharmacy related experience including:
oCoordinate of pharmacy automation dispensing and storage technology.
oControl substances security and accountability including the use of pharmacy automation technology in the detection of controlled substance diversion.
*Project management experience in the planning, preparation, and implementation of drug and inventory control automation projects including user training.

Certification and Licensure

Eligible to obtain or hold IL Pharmacy Technician License & Pharmacy Technician Board Certification (PTCB)

Skills and Abilities
N/A
Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk, hear and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Supervises

Provides direction and oversight to the Automation Support Technicians and responsible for all aspects of automation system-wide.

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.