Quality of Life: Flexible work schedules to support a healthy work-life balance.
Advancement: Opportunities for professional growth within the organization.
Location: Holy Cross Health operates two hospitals and four healthcare centers, all within a short driving distance from Washington, DC, and Baltimore, MD.
Description:
Full-Time Position
Reporting to: Director of the Department of Pharmacy
Role Overview: The Pyxis Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operation of all workstations and the narcotics CII safe. This role includes directing the filling, emptying, and configuring of dispensing units, running reports, and monitoring narcotic use. The Pyxis Coordinator also completes data backups for the system and serves as the primary narcotics operations technician. This position requires training all technicians and pharmacists on the operations of the CII safe, Pyxis workstations, and Pyxis PC.
Responsibilities:
Dispensing Operations: Directs the filling, emptying, and configuration of the Pyxis dispensing units.
Narcotic Monitoring: Monitors narcotic use and runs reports to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Data Management: Completes system backups and maintains the integrity of narcotic records.
Training: Trains all technicians and pharmacists on Pyxis system operations, including the CII safe and Pyxis workstations.
Coordination: Acts as a liaison between technicians, pharmacists, and nursing staff to ensure smooth operations and address any issues with the Pyxis system.
Equipment Proficiency: Ensures proper use and maintenance of equipment such as Pyxis, Pyxis Connect, and other related technologies.
What You Will Need:
Required:
Licensure/Certification: National Pharmacy Technician Certification and Active Maryland Pharmacy Technician Registration.
Education: High School diploma or equivalent; some college or coursework in computer operations preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a role encompassing both Certified Pharmacy Technician duties and computer operations.
Skills:
Proficiency in simple mathematics.
Strong command of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to effectively use equipment such as the telephone, typewriter, calculator, computer, printers, facsimile, photocopier, Pyxis, and Pyxis Connect.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to train nurses and collaborate with pharmacy members.
Ability to handle frequent disruptions due to customer phone calls.
Good organizational and analytical skills.
About Us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving more than 240,000 individuals annually from Maryland's two largest counties-Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health has earned numerous national awards, clinical designations, and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
Holy Cross Hospital is proud to have been recognized as one of Healthgrades 2021 America's 100 Best Hospitals.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
