UPMC
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, oral and injectable medications including IV admixtures and TPN, and filling medication orders with proper labeling and stocking. General duties include maintaining inventory, ensuring proper hand hygiene, storing medications securely, and participating in quality improvement activities.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 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 UPMC, or enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing. The role involves working a night shift schedule of 7 days on followed by 7 days off.
The Pharmacy Technician 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." Filling: Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using aseptic technique. Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for correct patients. Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms, medication carousels, and dispensing machines. Ensure proper hand hygiene in pharmacy and units. Finalize sales and follow cash handling procedures. Store medications securely per regulations. Train pharmacy personnel and students. Comply with Federal and State laws (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.). Participate in quality improvement activities. Provide and receive information to/from hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Maintain patient information, records, and pharmacy computer systems. Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, etc.). Audit and maintain controlled substance records.
Retrieve and return discontinued medications. Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances. Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.
Assist with investigational and study drugs’ procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.
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 Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: N/A
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