Pharmacy Technician/Trainee

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

12h

About The Position

UPMC Community Pharmacies is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join the Outpatient Pharmacy Team at Falk Pharmacy in the Falk Medical Building. Falk Pharmacy is part of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network and fills retail prescriptions for community members and patients visiting clinic appointments. The role collaborates with clinic and physician office staff—including nurses, prescribers, case managers, social workers, and pharmacists—to help remove prescription barriers for patients. It also involves preparing and mailing medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The ideal candidate is independent and patient-focused. The pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The position rotates weekly between 7:15 a.m.–3:45 p.m. and 9:15 a.m.–5:45 p.m.; weekends and holidays are not required. UPMC offers a competitive salary, a pharmacy technician career ladder, and a benefits package.

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 PA.
PA Pharmacy Technician Registration.
Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

Assist with filling medication orders by correctly labeling, counting, and stocking products; initial and date products as required.
Assist in preparing the correct oral medications for the correct patient and administration time, using proper medication-preparation technique.
Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and delivery of controlled substances in accordance with department policy and state and federal requirements.
Retrieve discontinued medications and return them, including credits when 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 Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and 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; OSHA regulations; and PBM contracting requirements, including FWA and CMS.