Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Presbyterian is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician to join their growing team! The Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. This position will work Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm, including every 4th weekend rotation. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Sign-on bonus details:

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

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Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

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• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.

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• Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.

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• 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. Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

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• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.

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• 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.

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• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.

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• 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.

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• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.

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• 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.

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• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent or Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program AND one of the following:
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  • Two years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience

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  • Enrollment in good standing as a pharmacy student.

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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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• Act 34

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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