Certified Pharmacy Technician Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Harrisburg, PA

Job Description

Job Description

The Certified Pharmacy Technician, under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, will assist in the preparation, dispensing, charging, and delivery of medications to patients. Patients served include all age groups.

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**Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job titles based on their experience and education** 

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  • Daily contact with Nursing Departmental Personnel, other departmental hospital personnel, physicians, and other UPMC employees.
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  • Travels among UPMC facilities when mutually agreed upon to complete assigned Pharmacy activities.
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  • Participates in Performance Improvement as it relates to the Department.
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  • Promotes Mission, Vision and Values of UPMC.
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  • Maintains Pharmacy in a clean, orderly and safe manner by restocking shelves, cleaning work stations, returning medications to stock, etc.
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  • Completes all necessary documentation including medication credits, charge forms and various logs according to departmental procedures.
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  • Assists in training employees and pharmacy students with regard to work procedures.
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  • Fills and replaces medications to automated dispensing cabinets.
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  • Demonstrates an understanding and ability to use current equipment, including pneumatic tube, fax machines, printers, computers, automated dispensing cabinets, telephones, etc.
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  • Inspects medications in assigned areas (i.e. Pharmacy, patient care units, procedural areas, and off-site areas). Removes expired or recalled medications and completes documentation.
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  • Fills and delivers interdepartmental orders. Completes all necessary documentation.
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  • Proactively and continuously answers the telephone, waits on customers, and checks the pneumatic tube station.
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  • Understands and complies with handling procedures for controlled substances.
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  • Repackages medications as necessary and completes all required documentation.
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  • Prepares and labels non-sterile compounds and other required products. Performs necessary calculations. Completes all necessary documentation.
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  • Once trained, prepares specialty products such as chemotherapy, epidurals, etc. under the direction of a pharmacist.
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  • Prepares and labels IV admixtures and other sterile products. Perform necessary calculations. Demonstrates an understanding of and utilizes proper aseptic technique.
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  • Properly labels pre-made IV solutions and admixtures.
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  • Delivers medications to patient care units and transfers/removes appropriate medications when necessary.
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  • Initials after filling all orders and ensures a pharmacist review before dispensing.
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  • Accurately prepares and labels medications for dispensing or distribution under the supervision of the pharmacist.
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  • High school diploma or equivalent.
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  • Employment experience required:\n
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    • Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained and maintained including required continuing education credits.
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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  • Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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