Pharmacy Operations Specialist, Sr.

3 weeks ago

Pittsburgh, United States University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time

Purpose:

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is internationally recognized for its leadership in the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer and is the region's only comprehensive cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute.

As the preeminent institution in western Pennsylvania for the delivery of cancer care, the performance of basic, translational, and clinical research, and the education of the next generation of cancer researchers and physicians, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is exceptionally well-positioned to contribute to the global effort to reduce the burden of cancer.

Are you looking to take the next step in your Pharmacy Technician career? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; at our main pharmacy site in Shadyside/Pittsburgh, PA is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Technician, Associate to join their team This is a great opportunity for someone who has an interest in oncology and thrives off providing amazing pharmaceutical care.

This is a full-time position that will work daylight hours, Monday - Friday. No weekends or holidays are required. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and a built-in pharmacy technician career ladder. Apply today to learn more

The incumbent will be placed into the appropriate level of our Pharmacy Technician Career ladder based on education, certification, and experience.

Responsibilities:

* Filling: Consistently has the ability to work in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
* General: Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
* 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.
* Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
* General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
* Distribution: 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
* General: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
* 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: Assist in the training of pharmacy personnel and students.
* General: comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
* Filling: Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
* General: Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.
* Investigational: Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
* Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
* General: 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.
* General: Maintain all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
* General: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
* General: Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances. Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
* Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.
* General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
* General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
* General: Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
* General: Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

Qualifications:

* Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required

AND one (1) of the following:

* Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
* Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
* Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
* Enrollment in a college program and in good standing

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

N/A

* Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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