Pharmacy Assistant - Pre-pharmacy students encouraged to apply! Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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This position will work out of the Children's Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy, Pint Size Prescriptions, which is part of the of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network. We fill retail prescription orders for patients leaving the hospital and those visiting for clinic appointments.

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Work schedule will be a minimum of 10 hours per week = 2 closing shifts per week (about 3 hours per shift) and every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm)

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Responsibilities:

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  • 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.
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  • Finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
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  • 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.
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  • Assist in the preparation of the proper oral medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
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  • Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
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  • Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
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  • 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.
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  • Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
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  • Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
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  • Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
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  • Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
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  • Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.
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  • Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
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  • Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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  • Act 31 Clearance with renewal
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  • Act 33 Clearance with renewal
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  • Act 34 Clearance with renewal
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  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Shift work, Weekend work, Sunday, Saturday,

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