Description
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is looking for Full Time Pharmacy Assistants to join their dedicated team!
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.
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education
UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more.
Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 with 2-year commitment!
Pharmacy Assistant roles will be paid $3,000 up front, and an additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician.
Apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices.
- Initial and date products as required.
- Assist in the preparation of the proper oral medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time.
- Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
- 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 (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
- Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.
- 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.
- 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.
- Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
- Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
- Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
- Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
- Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
- Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications for Pharmacy Assistant:
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
Total Rewards
More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC’s Total Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life — because we believe that you’re at your best when receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial, and more.
Our Values
At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.
