Pharmacy Assistant, Mercy Retail Pharmacy

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing vital pharmaceutical care and ensuring the proper distribution of medications under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring compliance with health regulations while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. With a part-time schedule offering flexibility, this position provides an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their career in the healthcare field. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• Assist with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications.
• Ensure compliance with health regulations and maintain documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Participate in medication distribution and assist in filling orders.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Cash Handling

Medication Distribution

Computer Skills

Documentation Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

UPMC Community Pharmacy is looking for a part time Pharmacy Assistant to join their dedicated team at the Mercy Pavillion - retail pharmacy.

The Pharmacy Assistant 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 Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

This role will work four days a week - 5 hour shifts. No weekends.

UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

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