UPMC WILLIAMSPORT IS LOOKING FOR A MOTIVATED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TO JOIN OUR INPATIENT TEAM! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW OPPORTUNITY AND HAVE AN INTEREST IN WORKING IN A HOSPITAL PHARMACY ENVIRONMENT, WE INVITE YOU TO APPLY TODAY!

This is a full-time, a 40-hour work week, onsite position. The schedule runs from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and includes working every other weekend, along with a minimum of two holiday shifts per year.
We offer a competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and a pharmacy technician career ladder to help you grow professionally!
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Ensure safe and secure storage of all medications in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), OSHA regulations, and PBM contracting requirements (e.g., FWA and CMS).
• Maintain all required documentation, including:
• Eye wash logs
• Refrigerator logs
• Perpetual inventory logs
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities to enhance pharmaceutical care.
• Use computer systems to process and maintain patient information and pharmacy records.
• Finalize sales using the cash register and follow proper cash handling procedures.
• Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels in:
• Pharmacy medication stock rooms
• Automated medication carousels
• Automated dispensing machines
• Provide and receive information via phone, in person, or in writing to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Refer drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Maintain and update:
• Automated medication stations
• Unit and department stock
• Emergency boxes
• Crash carts

FILLING DUTIES

• Work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications (including IV admixtures and TPN) for the correct patient at the appropriate time using proper technique.

DISTRIBUTION DUTIES

• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution.
• Participate in the distribution of medications, including:
• Medication cassettes
• Emergency medication carts
• Delivery of controlled substances per policy and regulations
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return/credit them to the appropriate pharmacy area.

INVESTIGATIONAL DUTIES

• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.