Pharmacy Technician, Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy

UPMC Senior Communities; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5K sign-on bonus for eligible cand/

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell in Oakdale, PA is seeking a Full Time Pharmacy Technician/Trainee to join a dedicated health system team. The role involves sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, dispensing, labeling, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

The schedule rotates between day and evening shifts, with every third weekend and one major and one minor holiday annually. Training pathways include trainee or technician options, with PA registration required for trainees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• For PA locations, registration as Pharmacy Trainee with State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy Technician requires either program completion, six months of experience, or enrollment in an undergraduate program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders with labeling, counting, stocking, and documentation.
• Support preparation for correct patient and administration time following safety standards.
• Participate in medication distribution including cassettes, carts, controlled substances, unit stock, and automated dispensing.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return or credit them to the appropriate area.
• Maintain clean, organized, and adequately stocked work areas.
• Provide information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors by phone, in person, or in writing, while referring drug information questions to a pharmacist.
• Ensure medications are stored safely and securely per regulations.
• Use pharmacy computer systems to process patient information, inventory, and required records.
• Maintain logs and inventory records.
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and fraud, waste, and abuse requirements.
• Assist with inventory management, automated medication systems, emergency boxes, crash carts, and quality improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned per system-wide competencies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

$5K sign on bonus for eligible candidates!

UPMC Chartwell is seeking a Full Time Pharmacy Technician/Trainee, to join their dedicated team in Oakdale!

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

This position works a schedule that rotates weekly and includes daylight and evening shifts. Week 1 consists of either 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shifts, and Week 2 consists of 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. shifts. Employees work every third weekend and are required to work one major and one minor holiday each year.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in filling medication orders through accurate labeling, counting, stocking, and documentation practices.
• Support the preparation of medications for the correct patient and appropriate administration time, using proper technique and following all applicable safety standards.
• Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, controlled substances, unit stock, automated dispensing machines, and other pharmacy areas as assigned.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return or credit them to the appropriate pharmacy area when needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and adequately stocked work areas.
• Provide information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors by phone, in person, or in writing, while referring all drug information questions to a pharmacist.
• Ensure medications are safely and securely stored according to regulatory and departmental requirements.
• Use pharmacy computer systems to process and maintain patient information, inventory, and required records.
• Maintain required documentation, including logs, inventory records, and other pharmacy records.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and fraud, waste, and abuse requirements.
• Assist with inventory management, automated medication systems, emergency boxes, crash carts, and departmental quality improvement activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned and in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.

Qualifications:

Pharmacy Technician Trainee: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. This title is intended for candidates with no previous pharmacy experience. For Pennsylvania locations, registration as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Pharmacy Technician: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one of the following: completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program; six months of previous pharmacy technician experience; six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System; or enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing.

Licensure, Registration, and Certification

PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations. If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of Pennsylvania. Registration requirements are dependent on the state in which the employee works. Additional business unit criteria may apply, such as a valid driver's license and automobile insurance.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran