Pharmacy Technician Informatics Specialist

General Summary of PositionThe Pharmacy Technician Informatics Specialist provides oversight, support and training for pharmacy automation; information systems; and other related technology. This position supports the Pharmacy Informatics Director and supports or fulfills the role of a project manager for special pharmacy information systems projects. This position will have a hybrid connected workforce designation with onsite time required at each of the MedStar hospitals to support automation implementations and optimization of Pharmacy dispensing technology.Responsibilities Include:Coordinates and supports creation and maintenance of Pharmacy intranet resources such as website, shared network drives, and related technology.Identifies end-user educational requirements and training needs; develops educational programs, instructional materials, and appropriate tools to educate users at all levels of the organization. Works with the Informatics Pharmacist to monitor and enhance end-user satisfaction.Provides oversight and support for pharmacy automation and technology, both applications and hardware to include Automated Dispensing Systems; barcode scanning; labeling and repackaging programs; RFID and related technology; pharmacy workflow systems, medication inventory systems, analytics platforms and other related technology.In coordination with the Informatics Pharmacists, supports or leads implementations; maintains databases, formularies, and application modifications. Supports or governs user access control and auditing procedures. Provides maintenance for pharmacy systems. Supports system upgrades and modifications.Participates in development and maintenance of contingency and downtime plans for technology systems failure or compromise.Provides subject matter expertise; implementation oversight; evaluation of systems effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement. Primary Duties and Responsibilities   Minimum Qualifications EducationHigh School Diploma or GED required Completion of an approved/accredited Pharmacy Technician training program required ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of related pharmacy technician experience required Hospital environment experience. experience in informatics or computer science preferred Licenses and Certifications Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Board of Pharmacy Upon Hire required and Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification Upon Hire required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with all internal and external customers.Moderate Computer skillsAbility to read and comprehend drug nomenclature and related medical terminology. HIPAA policies on Confidentiality This position has a hiring range of $22.04 - $38.41  

Created: 2025-05-01