What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Ops Specialist, Assoc position at UPMC?
UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a Pharmacy Ops Specialist, Associate to support pharmaceutical care across the hospital and associated outpatient locations. In this role, you’ll assist with sterile and non‑sterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution while ensuring compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Our Pharmacy team is a small department with a big impact, and we welcome candidates who are eager to learn new skill sets and grow within a collaborative, patient‑focused environment.
Sign-On Bonus: up to $5,000 available with a 2‑year commitment for eligible candidates.
The Pharmacy Ops Specialist is a valued step in UPMC pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.
The Pharmacy Ops Specialist is a valued step in UPMC pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.
- Use computer skills to process and document information as needed for Operations Specialist's designated area
- Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
- 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 pertinent documentation as required per designated area of expertise
- Take an active role in the training of fellow staff members in ones area of expertise.
- Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
- Create and evaluate policy, procedure, and training materials regarding operational workflow
- Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.