UPMC
UPMC Williamsport is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Assistant or Technician to join our inpatient team! If you are looking for a new opportunity and have an interest in working in a hospital pharmacy environment, we invite you to apply today!
This is a full-time, a 40-hour work week, onsite position. The schedule runs from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and includes working every other weekend, along with a minimum of two holiday shifts per year.
We offer a competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and a pharmacy technician career ladder to help you grow professionally!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.
Responsibilities
General Duties
Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Ensure safe and secure storage of all medications in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), OSHA regulations, and PBM contracting requirements (e.g., FWA and CMS).
Maintain all required documentation, including:
Eye wash logs
Refrigerator logs
Perpetual inventory logs
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities to enhance pharmaceutical care.
Use computer systems to process and maintain patient information and pharmacy records.
Finalize sales using the cash register and follow proper cash handling procedures.
Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels in:
Pharmacy medication stock rooms
Automated medication carousels
Automated dispensing machines
Provide and receive information via phone, in person, or in writing to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Refer drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
Maintain and update:
Automated medication stations
Unit and department stock
Emergency boxes
Crash carts
Filling Duties
Work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
Prepare oral and injectable medications (including IV admixtures and TPN) for the correct patient at the appropriate time using proper technique.
Distribution Duties
Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution.
Participate in the distribution of medications, including:
Medication cassettes
Emergency medication carts
Delivery of controlled substances per policy and regulations
Retrieve discontinued medications and return/credit them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
Investigational Duties
Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
Qualifications
Pharmacy Assistant
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician, Associate
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent requiredAND one of the following:
Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate
Completion of high school diploma or equivalentOR
Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician programAND one of the following:
Two years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Enrollment in good standing as a pharmacy student
Demonstrated competency in THREE (3) of the following FOURTEEN (14) skills:
ADJUDICATION/BILLING
AUTOMATION
CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC PREPARATION
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE HANDLING
DECENTRAL PARTICIPATION
INVENTORY PROCESSES
MEDICATION ACCESS AND ADHERENCE
MEDICATION RECONCILIATION
NON-STERILE PACKAGING
OR SERVICES
ORDER ENTRY
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESSING
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
STERILE COMPOUNDING
Additional Requirement:
Valid driver's license required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
This is a full-time, a 40-hour work week, onsite position. The schedule runs from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and includes working every other weekend, along with a minimum of two holiday shifts per year.
We offer a competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and a pharmacy technician career ladder to help you grow professionally!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.
Responsibilities
General Duties
Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Ensure safe and secure storage of all medications in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), OSHA regulations, and PBM contracting requirements (e.g., FWA and CMS).
Maintain all required documentation, including:
Eye wash logs
Refrigerator logs
Perpetual inventory logs
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities to enhance pharmaceutical care.
Use computer systems to process and maintain patient information and pharmacy records.
Finalize sales using the cash register and follow proper cash handling procedures.
Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels in:
Pharmacy medication stock rooms
Automated medication carousels
Automated dispensing machines
Provide and receive information via phone, in person, or in writing to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Refer drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
Maintain and update:
Automated medication stations
Unit and department stock
Emergency boxes
Crash carts
Filling Duties
Work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
Prepare oral and injectable medications (including IV admixtures and TPN) for the correct patient at the appropriate time using proper technique.
Distribution Duties
Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution.
Participate in the distribution of medications, including:
Medication cassettes
Emergency medication carts
Delivery of controlled substances per policy and regulations
Retrieve discontinued medications and return/credit them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
Investigational Duties
Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
Qualifications
Pharmacy Assistant
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
Pharmacy Technician, Associate
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent requiredAND one of the following:
Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate
Completion of high school diploma or equivalentOR
Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician programAND one of the following:
Two years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Enrollment in good standing as a pharmacy student
Demonstrated competency in THREE (3) of the following FOURTEEN (14) skills:
ADJUDICATION/BILLING
AUTOMATION
CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC PREPARATION
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE HANDLING
DECENTRAL PARTICIPATION
INVENTORY PROCESSES
MEDICATION ACCESS AND ADHERENCE
MEDICATION RECONCILIATION
NON-STERILE PACKAGING
OR SERVICES
ORDER ENTRY
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESSING
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
STERILE COMPOUNDING
Additional Requirement:
Valid driver's license required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran