What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTC Pharmacy Automation Technician (SynMed) position at Carpenter Health Network?
Phoenix Pharmacy is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our Long-Term Care (LTC) pharmacy team. This position is ideal for a technician who thrives in a production-focused environment and is excited to work extensively with automated medication packaging technology — specifically the BD Parata SynMed system.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate, efficient medication packaging and supporting the operational needs of our LTC partners.
Why Join Phoenix Pharmacy?
At Phoenix Pharmacy, you’re not just an employee — you’re an employee-owner. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you receive company stock at no cost to you, allowing you to directly share in the success you help create.
ESOP Benefits Include:
- Building long-term wealth for your future
- A retirement benefit fully funded by the company
- Ownership in a growing, mission-driven pharmacy
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, stock, and maintain the BD Parata SynMed automated medication packaging system
- Use automation to fill multi-dose adherence packaging with accuracy and efficiency
- Analyze usage data to forecast medication needs and ensure the SynMed device remains properly stocked
- Assist pharmacists in preparing and packaging medications for LTC facilities
- Manage inventory, including purchasing from wholesalers and understanding wholesaler contract terms
- Restock medications and monitor automation supply levels
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant production area
- Follow all pharmacy regulations, safety standards, and LTC best practices
Qualifications
- Current Louisiana Certified Pharmacy Technician license
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment
- Solid understanding of pharmacy law, workflow, and medical terminology
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with automated packaging systems (SynMed preferred)
- Experience operating automation for multi-dose adherence packaging (preferred)
- Experience with wholesaler purchasing and familiarity with wholesaler contracts (preferred)
- Ability to analyze data to support inventory forecasting (preferred)
- Experience with PioneerRx pharmacy software (desired but not required)
Full-Time Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – company-paid ownership benefit
- Competitive pay with opportunities for advancement
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance
- Short-term & long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Mileage reimbursement (if applicable, adjusted for fuel price changes)
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding LTC pharmacy
Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with Phoenix Pharmacy. Apply today!