Join the UPMC West Shore Pharmacy Team!
Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician ready to make a difference?
UPMC West Shore is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Intermediate to join our team.
This position includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and involves assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications for patients in a fast-paced environment. *Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.
UPMC West Shore offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters growth.
Take the next step in your pharmacy career—apply today and become part of our team!
Purpose: The Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by showing proficiency in essential technician functions like sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, packaging and labeling of medications, medication filling, and medication distribution.
The Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
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. Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
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. 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
finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedure.
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
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.
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
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 PARxPartners specific BU criteria may also include Driver’s License and Automotive insurance PA Pharmacy Tech Registration Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
