Pharmacy Technician, Int. - UPMC Somerset

UPMC•Somerset, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Somerset is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System. The role offers experience in medication preparation and distribution across inpatient and outpatient settings. Pharmacy services must comply with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Candidates should be reliable, team-oriented, eager to learn, comfortable communicating with nurses, and flexible with rotating shifts. Previous pharmacy, IV, or chemotherapy compounding experience is a plus but is not required. Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for a two-year work commitment. Applicants are placed in a job title and salary level based on their experience and education; the salary information provided is for the Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate level. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., plus rotating weekends and holidays. Weekend shifts run from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is part of a supportive team that encourages professional growth and advancement through a career ladder.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required for the Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate level.
For the Intermediate level, either complete an accredited pharmacy technician program and have two years of Pharmacy Technician experience, or meet the stated high-school-diploma-or-equivalent qualification.
PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations, subject to the stated exception for individuals holding a Pharmacy Intern license.
Registration requirements depend on the state where the employee works; the posting lists NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or PA Pharmacy Tech Registration.
Act 34 clearance is listed.
Candidates should be reliable, team-oriented, eager to learn, comfortable communicating with nurses, and flexible with rotating shifts.

Nice To Haves

Previous pharmacy, IV, or chemotherapy compounding experience is a plus but is not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with filling medication orders using correct labeling, counting, stocking, and product initialing and dating practices.
Prepare oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and total parenteral nutrition, using proper techniques for the correct patient and administration time.
Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, including chemotherapy, in the Sterile Product area using proper aseptic technique.
Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and controlled-substance delivery, in accordance with department policy and applicable laws.
Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area, processing credits when necessary.
Develop and maintain positive, productive service relationships during medication distribution.
Assist with procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
Communicate information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors by telephone, in person, or in writing; refer drug-information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
Ensure medications are safely and securely stored in accordance with applicable regulations, and comply with relevant laws, regulations, and contracting requirements, including HIPAA, OSHA, FWA, and CMS requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Use computer systems to process and maintain patient information and records, and maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
Maintain required documentation, including eyewash, refrigerator, and perpetual inventory logs.
Finalize sales using the cash register and follow cash-handling policies and procedures.
Procure and maintain adequate inventory in applicable areas, including pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
Maintain and update automated medication stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
Accurately maintain controlled-substance records and distribution processes; audit records and ensure controlled drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with applicable requirements.
Participate in departmental quality-improvement activities to evaluate and continually improve pharmaceutical care using operational and patient-care indicators.