UPMC
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Pharmacy Technician Intermediate is responsible for the preparation, packaging, and distribution of sterile and nonsterile medications, including cytotoxic and hazardous drugs. They also manage inventory, maintain accurate controlled substance records, and ensure compliance with health regulations.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program, along with two years of experience. PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations.
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.
Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.
Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
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.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. Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records. Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc .
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.
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators .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.
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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