Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to work nights in the inpatient pharmacy at the main hospital location in the Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. The person in this role will work 7 days on and 7 days off, Wednesday-Tuesday.
\nThe Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician, Associate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
\nTitle and rate of pay will be determined based on education and experience. UPMC is offering a $5000 sign on bonus for this role.
\nResponsibilities:
\nAssist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
\n Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
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 relationships during medication distribution process.
\nAssist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
\n \n 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.
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.
Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
\n Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
\n \n Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances. Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job. *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. *Performs other duties as assigned. \n*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
\n*Performs other duties as assigned.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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