Pharmacy Technician, Trainee (Chartwell)

UPMC; Oakdale (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

UPMC Chartwell is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Trainee to join our dedicated team. The role supports pharmaceutical care by organizing, stocking and distributing medications under a licensed pharmacist.

Qualified candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus ($3,000 upfront in 90 days and $2,000 after promotion). Rotating daytime shifts and Saturdays apply, with a broad benefits package and growth opportunities at UPMC.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for PA locations (or Pharmacy Intern license exemption).
• PA Pharmacy Tech Registration.
• Act 34 background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders with correct labeling, counting and stocking; date and initial products.
• Prepare proper oral medications for patients and ensure correct timing and technique.
• Distribute medications, including cassettes and emergency carts, complying with policy and regulations.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate area.
• Maintain positive relations during distribution and ensure safe storage of meds.

Skills

Computer skills

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration

PA Pharmacy Tech Registration

Act 34

Job description

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a full time Pharmacy Technician, Trainee to join their dedicated team!

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.

Qualified candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus. $3,000 paid out up front in the first 90 days, and $2,000 upon successful promotion to a pharmacy technician.

This role will work rotating daylight shifts during the week, as well as rotating Saturday's.

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

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

• If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PA
• PA Pharmacy Tech Registration
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran