Pharmacy Technician Associate

3 weeks ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Pharmacy Technician Associate Job Description

UPMC is seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician Associate to join their team in Altoona, PA.

The Pharmacy Technician Associate will provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with medication preparation, filling, and distribution.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and dispense medications in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
  • 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 pharmacy area.
  • Participate in the distribution of medication, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and controlled substances.
  • Assist in the preparation of oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and TPN.
  • Use proper technique in medication preparation and handling.
  • Participate in departmental quality improvement activities to continually improve pharmaceutical care.
  • Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
  • Provide and receive information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
  • Maintain patient information and records, as well as the pharmacy computer system.
  • Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.
  • Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Requirements:
  • Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program, or six months of previous pharmacy technician experience, or six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System, or enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.



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