Pharmacy Technician (part-time) - UPMC East Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Monroeville, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Monroeville, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Whether you're looking for a collaborative team setting, a career path that can lead to leadership, or experience with an industry leader, our Pharmacy Technician opportunity offers many ways for you to get involved! 

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UPMC East is currently hiring a part-time Pharmacy Technician to work various day and evening shifts. This position will also have weekend and holiday responsibility.

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UPMC offers a competitive wage, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, and a career ladder that allows you to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

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Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.

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Apply today to learn more!

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Purpose:
The Pharmacy Technician, Associate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician, Associate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

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  • Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
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  • Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
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  • Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
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  • 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.
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  • Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
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  • Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
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  • Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
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  • Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
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  • Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:\n
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    • Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
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    • Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
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    • Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
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    • Enrollment in a college program and in good standing
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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  • Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Currently hiring, Relocation bonus, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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