What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician, Associate position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
Job Description
UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA is welcoming a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to serve variable day and evening shifts with rotating weekend and holidays. You will have the chance to cross-train across various pharmacy technician responsibilities and work with state-of-the-art automation in central pharmacy for unit doses and IV compounding. UPMC Hamot offers comprehensive Total Rewards benefits, career growth potential, and a sign-on bonus to eligible teammates of up to $5,000. Join our dedicated team and make an impact in providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients!
In this role, there will be the opportunity to -
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- Prepare sterile and nonsterile medications, including cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, using proper aseptic techniques.
- Procure and manage inventory levels in pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated carousels, and dispensing machines.
- Retrieve discontinued medications, returning and processing them per pharmacy protocols.
- Distribute medications, including emergency carts, cassettes, and controlled substances, in compliance with policies and regulations.
- Maintain accurate and secure storage of medications in compliance with regulatory guidelines (Department of Health, Joint Commission, State Board of Pharmacy).
- Assist in training pharmacy personnel and students, ensuring adherence to operational procedures.
- Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA) and regulatory requirements such as CMS and PBM contracting.
- Maintain controlled substance records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Federal, State, and Department regulations.
Required
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Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :
N / A
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
