This Automation Pharmacy Technician requires in depth knowledge of all matters involving automation assessment, purchasing, implementation and maintenance. Serves as a beginning level data analyst and assist in data transfer, processing and mining, reporting, and interfaces with station, VISN, Regional and National Data Warehouse programs. Duties include but are not limited to the following: The automation technician uses their general and advanced knowledge of automated equipment to provide support to the Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy, CBOC areas, and other VHA pharmacies. Evaluates system stock levels for the pharmacy automation by generating reports based on activity/formulary and loading/unloading items. In addition, manages new medications (to include investigational drugs) and a