UPMC Keyword Location Search view all jobs Casual Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate (Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy) Oakdale, PA Posted yesterday Apply Now UPMC Chartwell is looking for a Casual Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate to join their dedicated team! This position will work at our Chartwell Infusion Pharmacy. This role offers a flexible schedule of day and evening shifts with night shift available if interested! Required is 1 major holiday, 1 minor holiday, and every 3rd weekend (both Saturday and Sunday). UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today!

Responsibilities:

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.

General:

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

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Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.

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

General:

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

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finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures

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

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Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.

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

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

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Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.

General:

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

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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. •Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. •Performs other duties as assigned. 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 locationsIf an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PARxPartners specific BU criteria may also include Driver's License and Automotive insuranceNon-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 Pharmacy. PA Pharmacy Tech Registration Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Apply Now Active Filters Casual Pharmacy Techni... Oakdale, PA Clear All Powered By Cookie Policy We use cookies to improve your experience on our site. To find out more, read our privacy policy Accept Cookies Decline Cookies