Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate

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This position includes%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Erotating daylight and evening shifts%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;and involves assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications for patients in a fast-paced environment.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3E*Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3EUPMC Harrisburg offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters growth.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3ETake the next step in your pharmacy career—%3Cstrong%3Eapply today and become part of our team!%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EFilling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFilling: Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EUse proper technique in the preparation of medications.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFilling: Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDistribution: 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.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDistribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDistribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EInvestigational: Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ERefer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: 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.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EComply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain all patient information and records.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain the pharmacy computer system as required.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EThis includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedure.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGeneral: Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ENote: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EThey are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent 
  • OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
    
     

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations.
• If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PARxPartners specific BU criteria require Driver’s License and Automotive insurance Non-licensed Pharmacy Technicians working in a NY facility are not permitted to perform Sterile Compounding. 
• All Pharmacy Technicians working in NY facilities performing sterile compounding are required to have received certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of PharmacyRegistration is dependent on the state they work in
• NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) OR PA Pharmacy Tech Registration
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Harrisburg
Work Locations: 111 South Front Street, 17101
Business Unit: UPMC Harrisburg
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Rotating, Day/Evening
Union: No
Salary Range: 20.10, 30.17