Pharmacy Technician - UPMC Williamsport

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Williamsport is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Technician to join their inpatient team. This position is full-time (40 hours/week) on the evening shift (2:30PM – 11PM), requiring every other weekend and a minimum of three holidays per year. The role offers a competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and a pharmacy technician career ladder for professional growth. A sign-on bonus of $5,000 is also offered. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience, education, and certifications.

Requirements

At least 6 months of experience in a pharmacy-related role
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
PA Pharmacy Tech Registration
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 an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
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Responsibilities

Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
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
Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.
Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances. Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.
Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.