Pharmacy Technician Jobs

About The Position

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.

Benefits

• UPMC offers a generous benefits package and an expansive total rewards package.
• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• Opportunity to grow your career.