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UPMC Casual Pharmacy Technician, Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Join our dynamic and friendly team at UPMC St. Margaret, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacists in delivering top-notch pharmaceutical care. If you have a passion for helping others and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
The Pharmacy Technician is a valued step in UPMC pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.
Filling:
Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using aseptic technique.
Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for correct patients.
Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
General:
Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms, medication carousels, and dispensing machines.
Ensure proper hand hygiene in pharmacy and units.
Finalize sales and follow cash handling procedures.
Store medications securely per regulations.
Train pharmacy personnel and students.
Comply with Federal and State laws (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Provide and receive information to/from hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
Maintain patient information, records, and pharmacy computer systems.
Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, etc.).
Audit and maintain controlled substance records.
Distribution:
Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.
Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.
Investigational:
Assist with investigational and study drugs’ procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.
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: N/A
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran