Pharmacy Technician/Trainee, Hillman Cancer Center Pharmacy

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Community Pharmacies is looking for a Full Time Pharmacy Technician/Trainee to join their dedicated team at Hillman Pharmacy. This position is part of the Outpatient Pharmacy Team in the Hillman Cancer Center. Hillman Outpatient Pharmacy is part of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network. They fill retail prescription orders for patients being discharged from the hospital, members of the community, and patients visiting for clinic appointments. This position will collaborate with various healthcare professionals including nurses, prescribers, case managers, social workers, and pharmacists to remove any prescription barriers for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The right candidate is an independent and patient-focused worker. This position works rotating shifts Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with occasional Saturday shifts from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The pharmacy is closed on holidays.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
For Pennsylvania locations, registration as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program; OR six months of previous pharmacy technician experience; OR six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System; OR enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing.
PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations.
If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of Pennsylvania.
Registration requirements are dependent on the state in which the employee works.
Additional business unit criteria may apply, such as a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) OR PA Pharmacy Tech Registration
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Nice To Haves

This title is intended for candidates with no previous pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Assist in filling medication orders through accurate labeling, counting, stocking, and documentation practices.
Support the preparation of medications for the correct patient and appropriate administration time, using proper technique and following all applicable safety standards.
Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, controlled substances, unit stock, automated dispensing machines, and other pharmacy areas as assigned.
Retrieve discontinued medications and return or credit them to the appropriate pharmacy area when needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and adequately stocked work areas.
Provide information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors by phone, in person, or in writing, while referring all drug information questions to a pharmacist.
Ensure medications are safely and securely stored according to regulatory and departmental requirements.
Use pharmacy computer systems to process and maintain patient information, inventory, and required records.
Maintain required documentation, including logs, inventory records, and other pharmacy records.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and fraud, waste, and abuse requirements.
Assist with inventory management, automated medication systems, emergency boxes, crash carts, and departmental quality improvement activities as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned and in accordance with system-wide competencies and behaviors.