What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician, Associate position at UPMC?
UPMC Kane is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to join our team! This Monday through Friday position offers a 7am-3pm schedule, with no weekends, holidays, or night shifts, ensuring an optimal work-life balance. As part of a small department, you will have the opportunity to build strong, personal relationships with colleagues while gaining experience with a wide range of medications and patient scenarios. In this crucial role, you will contribute to patient safety and positive outcomes by supporting the hospital-based pharmacy with medication preparation and distribution. Collaboration with other departments will further enhance your professional growth and interdepartmental relationships. UPMC offers up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible teammates, opportunity for professional development, and a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Join our dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients!
In this role. there is the opportunity to -
- Maintain all pertinent documentation, including logs for eye wash, refrigerator, and perpetual inventory, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
- Perform regular cleaning and maintenance of all pharmacy areas, ensuring high cleanliness standards.
- Demonstrate a service-oriented attitude toward patients, staff, and visitors, conveying a professional image.
- Assist in filling medication orders, ensuring correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices, and initialing products as required.
- Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, including chemotherapy, using proper aseptic techniques and demonstrating expertise.
- Train and mentor other Pharmacy Technicians in their ability to perform duties across all pharmacy areas.
- Provide direction and leadership for technical aspects of medication preparation, coordinating daily activities, and maximizing productivity.
- Ensure medications are stored safely and securely according to regulatory standards, maintaining accurate records for controlled substances.
- Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels, including pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated carousels, and dispensing machines.
Salary : $18 - $27
