Pharmacy Technician - Flex Full-Time

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Join our team at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside - Presbyterian Campus as an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician! In this role, you will work closely with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care. Pharmacy technicians are integral to our operations, providing critical support in the preparation, filling, and distribution of medications. Your expertise will ensure the seamless functioning of our services and the delivery of exceptional patient care. We value teamwork and innovation, and we are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions can drive continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or six months of previous pharmacy technician experience or six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System or enrollment in a college program and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
• Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time.
• 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 them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• 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 controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required, including eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs, etc.
• Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education.
• Collaborative Environment: Supportive, team-focused environment.
• Innovative Excellence: Join a top academic medical center dedicated to healthcare innovation, research, and education.
• Impactful Work: Help ensure patients receive timely and safe medications, aiding their health and recovery.

What This Job Offers

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