Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Assistant to support our Pharmacy!

This position works varied shifts during daylight/evening with rotating weekends/holidays.

This position is eligible for a  Sign on Bonus of $3,000 with a 2 year commitment to UPMC.

Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.
• 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 medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
• 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 medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• 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.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
• 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.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
  
   

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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