Casual Pharmacy Technician, Trainee (Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy)

UPMC; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell in Oakdale, PA is seeking a Casual Pharmacy Technician, Trainee to join their dedicated team. The role primarily assists with organization, stocking, and distribution of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensuring compliance with DoH, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

This is a casual status position with flexible day and evening shifts. Night shift is available but not required.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations
• PA Pharmacy Tech Registration

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders with correct labeling, counting and stocking; initial and date products as required.
• Assist in preparation of proper oral medications for the correct patient at the correct time; use proper technique.
• Distribute medications including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances per policy and state/federal requirements.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Maintain clean, organized and stocked work environment; ensure proper hand hygiene in all areas.
• Use computer systems to process and maintain patient information and records.

Skills

Filling medications

Medication distribution

Computer skills

Cash handling

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a Casual Pharmacy Technician, Trainee to join their dedicated team in Oakdale, PA!

The Pharmacy Technician, Trainee provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by primarily assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications while under the direct supervisor of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician, Trainee services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

This is a casual status position, with flexible day and evening shifts. Night shift is available but not required!

This position requires 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday, and every 3rd weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

Responsibilities

• Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• Filling: Assist in the preparation of the proper oral medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
• Distribution: 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.
• Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
• Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.
• General: 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.General: 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.
• General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• General: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• General: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
• General: comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• For PA- Register as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations

• PA Pharmacy Tech Registration

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran