Pharmacy Technician, Trainee

UPMC•Oakdale, PA

About The Position

UPMC Chartwell is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Trainee to provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System. Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician primarily assists with organizing, stocking, preparing, and distributing medications. Services must comply with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. The position follows a rotating daylight schedule, alternating weekly between 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and 9:00 AM–5:30 PM. Occasional weekend and holiday coverage is required, including approximately two Saturdays per year for inventory counting and one minor holiday annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
For Pennsylvania locations, register as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy.
PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations; individuals with a Pharmacy Intern license do not need to register with the State of Pennsylvania.
Registration requirements depend on the state of employment.
For New York locations, New York Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or Pennsylvania Pharmacy Tech Registration.
Act 34 clearance.
For the specified RxPartners business-unit criteria, a driver’s license and automotive insurance are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with filling medication orders using correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices; initial and date products as required.
Assist in preparing the proper oral medications for the correct patient and administration time, using appropriate preparation techniques.
Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and controlled-substance delivery in accordance with department policy and state and federal requirements.
Retrieve discontinued medications and return them, with credits if necessary, to the appropriate pharmacy area.
Develop and maintain positive, productive service relationships during medication distribution.
Provide and receive information by telephone, in person, or in writing to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors; refer drug-information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
Ensure medications are safely and securely stored in accordance with applicable regulations.
Maintain a clean, organized, adequately stocked work environment.
Practice appropriate hand hygiene in the pharmacy and units.
Use computer skills to process and maintain patient information and records.
Maintain required documentation, including eyewash, refrigerator, and perpetual inventory logs.
Finalize sales using a cash register and follow cash-handling policies and procedures.
Comply with federal and state laws, including HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.