Pharmacy Automation Coordinator

As our Pharmacy Automation Coordinator, you will serve as the pharmacy team leader for the automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) segment of our medication distribution system.

Every day you will be responsible for controlled substance inventory, monitoring usage, investigating and following up on all discrepancies, and serving as the primary liaison between the ADC vendor and Nursing for problem solving.

To be successful in this role, you will expertly manage the ADC system and controlled substance protocols, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless collaboration with nursing and vendors, while actively contributing to continuous quality improvement.

• Monitors activities of all the controlled substances; documents, follows up and alerts Manager/Director on all discrepancies.
• Serves as liaison between Nursing and Pharmacy for problem solving; communicates with Manager/Director regularly concerning issues/problems.
• Produces discrepancy and QA reports.Produces ADC compare reports; reviews and follows up on all defined reports associated with ADC and the CII safe; maintains storage records.
• Coordinates and maintains an accurate inventory of all controlled substances.
• Processes and ensures compliant sales to all internal and external departments, including retail, home health/hospice, off-site locations, medical clinics if applicable and other areas.
• Manages and troubleshoots all ADC stations to include security and communication of system changes and upgrades.

Required

• High School Graduate, upon hire or
• High School GED or equivalent, upon hire and
• Two years of recent pharmacy experience in a hospital setting or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician: WA, upon hire and

Preferred

• Certified Pharmacy Tech ECPT, upon hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech PTCB, upon hire or
• Certified Pharmacy Tech, upon hire

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.