Description
Purpose:
Responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs; receives and accounts for drugs coming from all vendors. Delivers drugs to patient care and other areas; picks up drug returns and applicable paperwork; and puts all returned unit-dose products back to proper receipts. Responsible for filling patient drug boxes, floor stock orders and automated dispensing cabinets. Assists Pharmacists as directed. Maintains daily report.
Responsibilities:
- Accurately fills floor stock request.
- Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs.
- Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
- Basic understanding of concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals.
- Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing and other orders.
- Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.
- Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form and quantity as ordered by physician under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products.
- Repackages drugs into unit of use container.
Qualifications
Education and Formal Training Required: High school graduate or equivalent required. Certified Pharmacist Technician Certification Preferred or Certification required within one year of hire. Experience Required: Prefer previous pharmacy experience Must be familiar with typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate and legible copy. Individual must have ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized. Individual must demonstrate initiative and good judgment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
- Act 34
- 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.
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