Pharmacy Technician

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA • 6h ago

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to work onsite in the inpatient Pharmacy at the main hospital in Lawrenceville.

The Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Title and rate of pay will be determined based on education and experience.

UPMC is offering a $5000 sign on bonus for this role. This sign on bonus is attached to a 2 year work commitment.

Responsibilities:

Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.

Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.

Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.

Participate in the distribution of medication including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements

Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.

Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.

Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.

Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.

Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.

Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.

Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:

Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program

Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience

Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System

Enrollment in a college program and in good standingLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Act 31/33/34/73 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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