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Join Our Healthcare Team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus! Take the next step in your pharmacy career with UPMC. Apply now and join a team that values your development and success!

Why UPMC Presbyterian?

+ Career Growth: We offer opportunities for career advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education.

+ Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, team-focused environment.

+ Innovative Excellence: Join a top academic medical center dedicated to healthcare innovation, research, and education.

+ Impactful Work: Help ensure patients receive timely and safe medications, aiding their health and recovery.

The schedule for this position will be rotating days with a shift of 6:00AM-2:30PM, plus a swing shift day of 8:30AM-5PM.

+ Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 with a 2-year work commitment to UPMC!

+ $3,000 would be paid at the start of your journey with UPMC, with an additional $2,000 if promoted to Pharmacy Technician within first 6-months.

_Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the Pharmacy Career Ladder, based on their individual experience and education._

Purpose:

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.

Responsibilities:

1. General Support:

+ 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 the cash register and follow proper cash handling policies and procedures.

+ Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.

+ Ensure that all medications in all areas are safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

+ Maintain all pertinent documentation, including eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs, etc.

+ 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.

+ Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

2. 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.

+ Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return them (and process any necessary credits) to the appropriate pharmacy area.

3. Filling:

+ Assist in the preparation of proper oral medications for the correct patient, ensuring administration at the appropriate time.

+ Use proper technique in medication preparation.

+ Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.

+ Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34 with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran