Pharmacy Technician

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 with 2-year commitment! (Part-Time = ½ rate)

• Pharmacy Assistant (first level) roles will be paid $3,000 up front, and an additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician Associate.
• Pharmacy Technician Associate (second level) roles will receive $5,000 up front.

UPMC Passavant is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant/Technician to provide an outstanding patient experience and high-quality service to patients. In addition to the traditional job responsibilities, we are evolving our technician team to assist with the expansion of decentralized pharmacy services within ancillary areas (i.e. Emergency Department, Operating Room services). Technicians will participate in optimizing the medication reconciliation process through collection of up-to-date medication lists from patients. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to transition from retail into a hospital-based practice. We offer a competitive wage, a sign-on bonus, a generous benefits package, and a Pharmacy Technician career ladder. Apply today to learn more!

Pharmacy Assistant:

*Career Growth is encouraged within our Pharmacy Department.* Those hired into Pharmacy Assistant roles will be paid $3,000 up front, and an additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician.

Have you ever considered a career in Pharmacy? Jump start your profession as a Pharmacy Assistant here at UPMC Passavant! We are seeking a diligent Pharmacy Assistant who will provide high-quality service to patients/staff, filling orders, distributing medications and more. We offer a competitive wage, a generous benefits package, and a Pharmacy career ladder. Apply today to learn more!

Purpose: The Pharmacy Assistant provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by primarily assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities:

General:

• Provide and receive information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Ensure all medications are safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required, including 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.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

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

Filling:

• Assist in preparing oral medications for the correct patient at the appropriate time using proper techniques.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.

Qualifications:

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.

Pharmacy Technician Associate:

General:

• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels daily in pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• Ensure all medications are safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist in training pharmacy personnel and students.
• Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
• Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.

Distribution:

• Retrieve discontinued medications and return (and credit if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• 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.

Filling:

• Work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using proper aseptic technique.
• Assist in preparing oral and injectable medications for the correct patient at the appropriate time using proper techniques.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.

Qualifications:

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 a college program and in good standing

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran