Pharmacy Technician, Trainee (Multiple Shift Statuses Available)

Pharmacy Technician, Trainee/Pharmacy Technician

UPMC Passavant is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician, Trainee/Pharmacy Technician to provide an outstanding patient experience and high-quality service to patients when they need it most. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to transition from retail into a hospital-based practice. We are looking for a team player who is detail-oriented, adept at prioritizing, reliable, and has exceptional communication skills. Join us for an opportunity to learn and grow with a talented team who work together for a shared purpose. We offer a competitive wage, a sign-on bonus, a generous benefits package, and a Pharmacy Technician career ladder. Apply today to learn more!

Pharmacy Technician, Trainee:

Have you ever considered a career in Pharmacy? Jump start your profession as a Pharmacy Technician, Trainee here at UPMC Passavant! We are seeking a diligent Pharmacy Technician, Trainee who will provide high-quality service to patients/staff, filling orders, distributing medications and many additional exciting job responsibilities. We offer a competitive wage, a generous benefits package, and a Pharmacy career ladder. Apply today to learn more!

Purpose: 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.

Responsibilities:

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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
• Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

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
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.

Filling:

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• For PA- Register as a Pharmacy Trainee with the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations

Pharmacy Technician:

Responsibilities:

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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
• Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
• Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
• 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.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.

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.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.

Filling:

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• 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.
• Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.

Investigational:

• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.

* 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:

• 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
• Non-licensed Pharmacy Technicians working in a NY facility are not permitted to perform Sterile Compounding. All Pharmacy Technicians working in NY facilities performing sterile compounding are required to have received certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
• If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PA
• RxPartners specific BU criteria may also include Driver's License and Automotive insurance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran