Pharmacy Technician, Int. - UPMC Somerset

UPMC; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Full-time Pharmacy Technician to join a dedicated team within the UPMC Health System. You will assist in medication preparation and distribution for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

The role features a Monday–Friday schedule with rotating weekends and holidays, and a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmacy operations and medication preparation is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders with correct labeling, counting and stocking.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV/TPN, using proper technique.
• Work in sterile product area for cytotoxic and hazardous drugs with aseptic technique.
• Distribute medications per policy; manage medication cassettes and carts.
• Assist in procurement, accountability and distribution of investigational drugs.
• Provide information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors; refer drug information questions to staff pharmacists.
• Maintain accurate records for controlled substances and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Keep a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

IV compounding

Chemotherapy compounding

Team player

Communication with nurses

Job description

Are you interested in joining a team of life-changers? UPMC Somerset is seeking a Full-time Pharmacy Technician!

As a Pharmacy Technician, you\'ll provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System. You\'ll gain experience in all stages of medication preparation and distribution both inpatient and outpatient. All of our Pharmacy services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

This is a full-time position with Monday through Friday shifts scheduled between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. The role also includes rotating weekends and holidays, with weekend shifts from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit and supportive team that works well together and encourages professional growth and advancement through the career ladder! We’re seeking reliable, team-oriented candidates who are eager to learn, comfortable communicating with nurses, and flexible with rotating shifts. Previous pharmacy, IV, or chemotherapy compounding experience is a plus, but not required.

Whether you\'re an experienced technician or looking to explore a career in Pharmacy, we invite you to explore this opportunity!

UPMC is excited to offer a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus to eligible candidates (with a 2-year work commitment)

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. Salary shown at the Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate level.

Responsibilities:

Filling:

• 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.

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
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.

Investigational:

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

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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records. Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedure
• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
• Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
• Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances. Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.