Pharmacy Technician - UPMC Shadyside

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UPMC Shadyside Campus as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, where you'll support patient care by preparing and distributing medications. This role involves working with healthcare professionals in a dynamic environment focused on high standards and teamwork. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is offered with a commitment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Must demonstrate high accuracy and skill in medication preparation and distribution.
• Experience with compliance regulations (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders accurately.
• Participate in the distribution of medications and maintain accurate records.
• Comply with federal and state laws and regulations regarding medication handling.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Medication Preparation

Education

Certification as Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Join Our Healthcare Team at UPMC Shadyside Campus!

Are you a pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity? Join our team at UPMC Shadyside Campus! As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you'll work with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care in both inpatient and Operating Room (OR) settings.

Pharmacy technicians are integral to our operations, providing critical support in the preparation, filling, and distribution of medications. Your expertise will ensure the seamless functioning of our services and the delivery of exceptional patient care. We value teamwork and innovation, and we are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions can drive continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

This position will work a rotating schedule, including both daylight and evening shifts, as well as every 3rd weekend.

Sign-on bonus details:

• $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC

Responsibilities:

Filling:

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
• 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.

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.

General:

• 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.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
  Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
  
  
• 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.