UPMC Cole is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Assistant or 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, onsite position with a 40-hour work week, scheduled during the day shift. The work schedule rotates among the following shifts: + 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM + 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM + 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM + 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM Staff participate in a holiday shift rotation and are required to work a minimum of one weekend shift per month. 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. See qualifications per job title below. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Pharmacy Assistant + Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required Pharmacy Technician, Associate + Completion of high school diploma or equivalent requiredAND one of the following: + Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program + Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience + Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System + Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate + Completion of high school diploma or equivalentOR + Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician programAND one of the following: + Two years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience + Enrollment in good standing as a pharmacy student Demonstrated competency in THREE (3) of the following FOURTEEN (14) skills: + ADJUDICATION/BILLING + AUTOMATION + CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC PREPARATION + CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE HANDLING + DECENTRAL PARTICIPATION + INVENTORY PROCESSES + MEDICATION ACCESS AND ADHERENCE + MEDICATION RECONCILIATION + NON-STERILE PACKAGING + OR SERVICES + ORDER ENTRY + PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESSING + QUALITY IMPROVEMENT + STERILE COMPOUNDING Additional Requirement: + Valid driver’s license required UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran