Pharmacy Technician/Trainee

About the Role

Join UPMC Chartwell in Erie, PA, as a full-time Pharmacy Technician Trainee. This role involves providing pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System. Services are rendered in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts (10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.). Weekend and holiday rotation required (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, filling, and distribution.
• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) in the sterile product area using proper aseptic technique.
• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels in pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene in the pharmacy and on patient units.
• 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.
• Finalize sales using a cash register, following proper cash handling policies.
• Ensure safe and secure storage of all medications according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
• Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), regulations (e.g., OSHA), and PBM contracting requirements (e.g., FWA, CMS).
• Prepare oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN) for administration, using proper technique.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.
• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Fill medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• Provide and receive information (via telephone, in-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Refer drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Maintain all patient information and records.
• Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation, including eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, and perpetual inventory logs.
• Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances, ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Department regulations.
• Develop and maintain positive service relationships during the medication distribution process.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain patient information and records.
• Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
• Demonstrate high accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Tech Trainee Registration in the state of PA OR Licensed Pharmacy Technician.
• Act 34 clearance.