Pharmacy Technician Specialist

Join the UPMC Community Pharmacy Team!

Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician ready to make a difference? UPMC Community is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join our team. This position includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and involves assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications for patients in a fast-paced environment. 

UPMC Community offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters growth.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career—apply today and become part of our team!

*Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the coordination of daily activities, organization of duties and responsibilities, and the development of workflow guidelines and other necessary tools to maximize productivity in DESIGNATED area.
• Create and lead departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational indicators.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy Administration on innovative projects and developments that further the Department's mission and goals.
• Oversee and instruct other associates in the DESIGNATED area regarding day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. 
• Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.
• Provide progressive technical knowledge, coordination of activities, support of new initiatives, and create a shared experience and support among associates within DESIGNATED area.
• 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.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required.
• Assist in training other Operations Specialists in determining their ability to function in DESIGNATED area of the Pharmacy department.
• Provide feedback to the needs of the department and other associates in a respectful and effective manner consistent with UPMC values
• Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Use computer skills to process and document information as needed for Operations Specialist's designated area
• *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
• *Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required 

  • OR Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program AND 4 years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacy Operations Specialist

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 

• Certification within Specialty AND/OR Pharmacy Technician Certification
• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations
• If working in a New York facility, must have received certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran