Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
1 day ago
Pharmacy Assistant - UPMC Presbyterian
Join Our Healthcare Team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus! Take the next step in your pharmacy career with UPMC. Apply now and join a team that values your development and success! Why UPMC Presbyterian? + Career Growth: We offer opportunities for career advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education. + Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, team-focused environment. + Innovative Excellence: Join a top academic medical center dedicated to healthcare innovation, research, and education. + Impactful Work: Help ensure patients receive timely and safe medications, aiding their health and recovery. The schedule for this position will be rotating days with a shift of 6:00AM-2:30PM, plus a swing shift day of 8:30AM-5PM. + Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 with a 2-year work commitment to UPMC! + $3,000 would be paid at the start of your journey with UPMC, with an additional $2,000 if promoted to Pharmacy Technician within first 6-months. _Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education._ Purpose: The Pharmacy Assistant provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by primarily assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications while under the direct supervisor of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Responsibilities: 1. General Support: + Provide and receive information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. + Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists. + Finalize sales using the cash register and follow proper cash handling policies and procedures. + Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment. + Ensure that all medications in all areas are safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. + Maintain all pertinent documentation, including eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs, etc. + Comply with Federal and State laws (such as HIPAA), regulations (such as OSHA), and PBM contracting requirements (such as FWA and CMS). + Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units. + Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records. 2. 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. + Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return them (and process any necessary credits) to the appropriate pharmacy area. 3. Filling: + Assist in the preparation of proper oral medications for the correct patient, ensuring administration at the appropriate time. + Use proper technique in medication preparation. + Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required. + Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + Act 34 with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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