Pharmacy Technician/Trainee, McKeesport Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy

UPMC Senior Communities; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Community Pharmacy at McKeesport is seeking a Pharmacy Technician/Trainee with strong customer service to join the outpatient pharmacy team. The role supports filling, preparing medications, sterile product work, and accurate distribution for patients leaving the hospital and those visiting for clinics.

This position offers daylight hours, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm, with Sundays and holidays off and every other Saturday 10am–4pm. Pennsylvania licensure requirements apply per location.

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

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 oral and injectable medications for administration at the appropriate time using proper technique.
• Filling: Work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using proper aseptic technique.
• Distribution: Participate in distribution of medication including cassettes, emergency carts and delivery of controlled substances.
• General: Provide and receive information to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.

Skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy technician program (preferred)

Job description

$5K sign on bonus for eligible candidates!

UPMC Community Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician/Trainee with great customer service skills to join their dedicated team at UPMC McKeesport Outpatient Pharmacy.

All levels of Pharmacy Technicians/Trainees are encouraged to apply. This position will work out of the Outpatient Pharmacy of UPMC McKeesport Hospital which is part of the of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network. We fill retail prescription orders for patients leaving the hospital (Meds to Beds delivery), those visiting for clinic appointments, and local residents.

Candidates with retail pharmacy experience will find that their skills translate well into this role, and you will have plenty of rewarding patient experiences.

GREAT SCHEDULE: Daylight hours, Monday thru Friday 8:30am-5pm. Sundays and holidays OFF! A shift every other Saturday 10am-4pm is required.

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 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.
• Filling: 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
• 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 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.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.
• General: Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
• General: Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
• General: Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
• General: Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
• General: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
• General: 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.
• General: 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.

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