Pharmacy Assistant

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to support their Inpatient Pharmacy and Satellite Pharmacies. Schedule/Shift: Rotating daylight and evening shifts. Rotating weekend and holiday shifts will be required. This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus of $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC. Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! 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

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

• Sign on Bonus of $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.
• Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program.
• Excellent benefits
• pleasant work environment
• friendly team

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