What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician | Western Psychiatric Hospital position at UPMC?
Are you a Pharmacy technician looking for a new challenge? This position will help support our established Meds to Beds program. Monday – Friday, daylight hours!
This is a unique opportunity in a specialized role within the pharmacy that works in collaboration with nurses, prescribers, case managers, social workers and pharmacists to support medication transitions for patients discharging from the hospital.
We offer a competitive salary, a career ladder to allow you to grow within your pharmacy technician career, and a generous benefits package. Apply today to learn more!
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for a 2-year work commitment!
Responsibilities:
Filling
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations; If working in a New York facility, must have received certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
This is a unique opportunity in a specialized role within the pharmacy that works in collaboration with nurses, prescribers, case managers, social workers and pharmacists to support medication transitions for patients discharging from the hospital.
We offer a competitive salary, a career ladder to allow you to grow within your pharmacy technician career, and a generous benefits package. Apply today to learn more!
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $5,000 for a 2-year work commitment!
Responsibilities:
Filling
- Assist in filling medication orders and preparing oral/injectable medications, including hazardous drugs.
- Distribute medications, retrieve discontinued ones, and maintain service relationships.
- Handle procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational drugs.
- Communicate with hospital personnel, ensure safe storage of medications, maintain a clean work environment, use computer skills for patient records, and comply with regulations.
- Manage inventory, update automated stations, and assist in training.
- Maintain and audit controlled substance records, ensuring compliance.
- Perform other assigned duties and adhere to system-wide competencies.
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:
- Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
- Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience required
- Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
- Enrollment in a college program and in good standing
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations; If working in a New York facility, must have received certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
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