Pharmacy Technician- Intermediate (Full-Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC in Washington State seeks a Pharmacy Technician to prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic techniques in the Sterile Product area. Responsibilities include retrieving discontinued meds, distributing medications, and ensuring secure storage in compliance with regulations.

The role involves assisting in preparing oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, and supporting procurement and distribution of investigational drugs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program with two years of pharmacy technician experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic techniques in Sterile Product area.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Assist in distribution of medications including cassettes, emergency carts and controlled substances per policy and regulations.
• Ensure safe and secure storage of medications in all areas per health and regulatory standards.
• Assist in preparation of oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, with proper technique.
• Assist in procurement, storage and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Assist in filling medication orders with correct labeling, counting and stocking.
• Provide information to hospital staff, patients, and visitors and refer drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Audit and maintain records for controlled substances in compliance with regulations.
• Maintain high accuracy in controlled substance records and distribution processes.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic techniques in Sterile Product area.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices.
• Provide and receive information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

Schedule

Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work all shifts including but not limited to: 6AM-2PM, 7AM-3PM, 2PM-10PM, 3PM-11PM and 11PM-7AM.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Hospital work experience is preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations
• If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PARx
• Partners specific BU criteria require Driver's License and Automotive insurance
• Act 34

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus! UPMC is excited to offer up to a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus to eligible candidates (with a 2-year work commitment)!

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran