Pharmacy Technician, Trainee

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician, Trainee

About the Role

• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• This position works a rotating daylight schedule, alternating weekly between 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Occasional weekend and holiday coverage is required, including approximately two Saturdays per year for inventory counting and one minor holiday annually.

Key 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 oral medications for patients using proper 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/federal requirements.
• Distribution: Retrieve discontinued medications and return them (and credits if necessary) to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during the medication distribution process.
• General: 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.
• General: 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.
• General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene.
• General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• General: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required, including eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, and perpetual inventory logs.
• General: Finalize sales using a cash register and follow proper cash handling policies and procedures.
• General: Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• For PA: Register as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) OR PA Pharmacy Tech Registration.
• Act 34.
• Driver's License and Automotive Insurance (specific BU criteria).

Qualifications

• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations.
• Individuals with a Pharmacy Intern license do not need to register with the State of PA.