Join the UPMC Harrisburg Pharmacy Team! Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician ready to make a difference? UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Intermediate to join our team. This position includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and involves assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications for patients in a fast-paced environment. _

•Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education._ UPMC Harrisburg offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters growth. Take the next step in your pharmacy career-apply today and become part of our team!

Responsibilities:

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Filling:

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

Filling:

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. +

Filling:

Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique. +

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. +

Distribution:

Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area. +

Distribution:

Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process. +

Investigational:

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

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:

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. + Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS. +

General:

Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment. +

General:

Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

+ Maintain all patient information and records.

+ Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required. +

General:

Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. + This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc. +

General:

finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedure. +

General:

Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines. +

General:

Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts. +

General:

Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances. +

General:

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. +

General:

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.

+ Completion of high school diploma or equivalent

+ OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations.

+ If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PARxPartners specific BU criteria require Driver's License and Automotive insurance Non-licensed Pharmacy Technicians working in a NY facility are not permitted to perform Sterile Compounding.

+ All Pharmacy Technicians working in NY facilities performing sterile compounding are required to have received certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of PharmacyRegistration is dependent on the state they work in

+ NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) OR PA Pharmacy Tech Registration

+ Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran