Pharmacy Technician, Trainee

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join their dedicated team. The Pharmacy Technician Trainee 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 services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Qualified candidates are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus: $3,000 paid up front in the first 90 days, and $2,000 after successful promotion to a Pharmacy Technician.

This role will work three rotating shifts: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and 12:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with every third weekend shift.

• 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 a cash register, following proper cash handling policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Assist in the preparation of the proper oral medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time, using proper technique.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• 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.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required (e.g., eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs).
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credit if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

For Pennsylvania, register as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy.

PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.