Pharmacy Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support our facility!
This position works rotating shifts. Preferred candidates will have strong customer service skills and a desire to advance in the Pharmacy career ladder.
This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 with a 2 year commitment to UPMC and an additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician, Associate.
Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program.
Purpose:
The Pharmacy Assistant 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 Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Preferred candidates will have strong customer service skills and a desire to advance in the Pharmacy career ladder.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• 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.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
• comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 with a 2 year commitment to UPMC and an additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician, Associate.
• Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees