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Pharmacy Technician - Casual

Schedule: Casual, must be available to work shifts of either 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM.

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 the 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 the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

+ Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products.

+ Repackages drugs into a unit-of-use container.

+ Education and Formal Training Required: High School Diploma or GED required.

+ 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 the ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized.

+ Individual must demonstrate initiative and good judgment. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran