Pharmacy Trainee/Technician, East OP

UPMC Senior Communities; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Community Pharmacy at UPMC East Hospital is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient operations. You will fill retail prescriptions, maintain inventory, and assist in bedside delivery as part of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network.

The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule during daytime hours, opportunities to train students, and a commitment to HIPAA and regulatory compliance. Prior retail experience translates well, and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
• Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience or related role.

Responsibilities

• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels daily.
• Assist in preparing medications including sterile products.
• Distribute medications to relevant units and departments.
• Finalize sales using cash register and follow cash handling policies.
• Ensure medications are stored securely per regulations.
• Support training of staff and students.
• Comply with HIPAA, OSHA, and PBM requirements.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications with proper aseptic technique.
• Maintain accurate controlled substance records and documentation.

Skills

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Enrollment in undergraduate pharmacy program

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Job description

Qualified candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign on bonus!

UPMC Community Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join their dedicated team at UPMC East Outpatient Pharmacy.

GREAT SCHEDULE: This role will work exclusively Monday through Friday, daylight hours.

All levels of Pharmacy Technicians are encouraged to apply. This position will work out of the Outpatient Pharmacy of UPMC East Hospital which is part of the of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network. We fill retail prescription orders for patients leaving the hospital, those visiting for clinic appointments, and local residents. A significant portion of our business is bedside delivery performed by the pharmacy technicians.

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• 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
• General: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
• 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: Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
• General: comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• 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.
• General: Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.
• Investigational: Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• 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: Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
• General: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• 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.
• Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.
• General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• Filling: Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
• General: Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
• General: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
• Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
• Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
  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
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran