Pharmacy Pyxis Coordinator

Pharmacy Pyxis Coordinator Internal Only Location Coeur d'Alene, ID Facility Kootenai Health Department Pharmacy - Inpatient Pharmacy Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time - Variable Category Technical/Professional Hours Per Pay Period 80 = 1.0 Req #: 47391

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Manages implementation, upgrade and all maintenance of operational and hardware support of the Pyxis automated medication dispensing cabinets, Pyxis CII Safe cabinets, automated medication devices and Knowledge Portal program. Supports regional Pyxis operations for Critical Access Hospitals as server administrator.

Responsibilities:

Reviews and modifies daily routines and reports as needed to ensure support of system, workflow and project tasks including formulary and user management in Server, drawer failure resolution, temperature resolutions and routine maintenance of dispensing machines Provides operational and hardware support for projects, system updates and upgrades Works with Medication Safety Committee as needed to promote safe medication practices with regards to override medications Works with Epic Analysts to assure interface is properly communicating and dispensing medications as appropriate Works with Drug Shortage team to prioritize inventory locations Monitors medication outdates regularly; working with pharmacy technician staff to ensure stock is removed and rotated as appropriate Serves as Administrator to CII safe for Users, Formulary, inventory optimization Reviews controlled substance discrepancy reports and initiates investigation of discrepancy events and resolution Participates with monthly controlled substance inventory optimization Ensures appropriate placement of medications in CII safe Exhibits a broad degree of latitude and decision making May need to be on-call as department needs require Performs other related duties as assigned Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications :

Successful completion of a licensed Pharmacy Technician Program OR 2 to 3 years' experience in a retail pharmacy, pharmaceutical company or equivalent work setting Idaho State Board Pharmacy Technician registration required Hired as of 6/1/2009, national certification through PTCB or ICPT required Minimum 3 years' experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Tech at Kootenai Health or 5 years of equivalent pharmacy experience required Demonstrated ability to use computer skills including Microsoft Office suite of products, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook. Demonstrated expertise in Pharmacy systems Demonstrated ability to lead meetings

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs Must be able to maintain a sitting position Typical equipment used in a clinical job Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend About Kootenai Health Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed health care organization, serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as both an employer and a health care provider. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions including being recognized as a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment A tuition assistance program available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health will match your contributions in a defined contribution 457 retirement plan based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Kootenai Health will contribute an amount equal to two percent of your gross earnings Competitive salaries with night, weekend and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more Robust and interactive employee bonus program, utilize our mobile ERIN app to alert employees to new positions, make referrals and track your bonuses And much more If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you! Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions. Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

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