What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician/Trainee, Hillman Cancer Center Pharmacy position at Community Pharmacy?
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. We 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. A perk of this position is that the pharmacy is closed on holidays!
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.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. This title is intended for candidates with no previous pharmacy experience. For Pennsylvania locations, registration as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Pharmacy Technician: Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with one of the following: completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program; six months of previous pharmacy technician experience; six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System; or enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing.
Licensure, Registration, and CertificationPA 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
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran