Job Description
UPMC Rx Partners is looking for a full time Pharmacy Technician Associate to join their dedicated team! The Pharmacy Technician, Associate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician, Associate 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! This role will work rotating daylight and evening shifts (every 3rd week), as well as every 3rd weekend. UPMC offers a generous benefits package, an expansive total rewards package, opportunity to grow your career and much more. Apply today! Responsibilities: Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required. Filling: 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. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications. Filling: Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique. Distribution: 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 Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area. Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process. I