Pharmacy Technician, Associate/Assistant Opportunity

at  UPMC

Have you ever considered a career in Pharmacy? Jump start your profession as a Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician at UPMC Chautauqua. We are seeking a diligent Pharmacy Assistant or Pharmacy Technician who will provide high-quality service to patients/staff, filling orders, distributing medications and many additional exciting job responsibilities. We offer a competitive wage, a generous benefits package, and a Pharmacy career ladder. Apply today to learn more
Career Growth is encouraged within our Pharmacy Department. Those hired into Pharmacy Assistant roles will be paid $3,000 up front, and additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education

• Pharmacy Assistant: ($16.74 - $25.57)
• Pharmacy Technician, Associate: ($16.94 - $25.87)
• 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.
• If applicable

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.
• Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.

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.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.