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Join our team at UPMC Presbyterian as a Pharmacy Operations Specialist and play a vital role in shaping the future of pharmacy services!

In this dynamic position, you'll serve as a technician trainer, guiding and mentoring new onboarding staff to ensure excellence in patient care. When not training, you'll contribute to the smooth operation of our pharmacy by performing essential staffing duties. The shifts for this role may vary -approximately 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM or 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM-with an every-4th-weekend rotation, giving you variety and balance. If you're passionate about leadership, teamwork, and operational excellence, we'd love to have you on board!

Responsibilities:

+ Serve as a technician trainer for new staff onboarding

+ Operational staffing when not training new team members

+ Experience in all areas of the pharmacy - IV room, OR, Controlled Substances, Phone Triage, Medication Delivery, Automation

+ 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.

+ Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.

+ Use computer skills to process and document information as needed for Operations Specialist's designated area

+ Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

+ Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.

+ Maintain all pertinent documentation as required per designated area of expertise

+ Take an active role in the training of fellow staff members in ones area of expertise.

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

+ Create and evaluate policy, procedure, and training materials regarding operational workflow

+ Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

+ Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required OR Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program AND one of the following:

+ Two years of previous pharmacy technician experience

+ Enrollment in good standing as a pharmacy student

+ Demonstrated competency in all detailed aspects of the Pharmacy Operations Specialists DESIGNATED area which includes (Inventory Control, Chemotherapy, Medication Safety, Automation, Information Technology, etc)

+ Previous leadership or training experience preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

+ Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran