Pharmacy Technician, Associate - UPMC Shadyside

UPMC Shadyside is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to join their growing team!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education.

The Pharmacy Technician, Associate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. These services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Individuals in the Pharmacy Technician, Associate position are cross-trained to work in multiple department areas. Core Responsibilities include operating pharmacy automation as part of drug dispensing/distribution, drug delivery, compounding and preparation of sterile and no-sterile medications, completion of medication history/reconciliation, and supporting the pharmacists through triage, filling, handling/delivering of medications.

Sign-on bonus details:

• $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC

Responsibilities:

Filling:

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• 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.
• Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.

Distribution:

• 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.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.

General: 

• 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.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.  Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.  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.
• 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.

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.*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.