Job Description

Join our team at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside - Presbyterian Campus! As a Pharmacy Assistant, you'll work with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care in both Inpatient and Operating Room (OR) settings.

Pharmacy Assistants are integral to our operations, providing critical support in the preparation, filling, and distribution of medications. Your expertise will ensure the seamless functioning of our services and the delivery of exceptional patient care. We value teamwork and innovation, and we are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions can drive continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

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.

Sign-On Bonus Information:

• 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 the first 6 months.

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.

Education:

• 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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