UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support our facility!
This position works rotating shifts. Preferred candidates will have strong customer service skills and a desire to advance in the Pharmacy career ladder.
This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 with a 2 year commitment to UPMC and an additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician, Associate.
Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program.
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 while under the direct supervisor of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Responsibilities:
General: 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: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
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.
Filling: 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.
General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
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.
General: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
General: comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.
General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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