Join the UPMC Harrisburg Pharmacy Team!
Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician ready to make a difference? UPMC Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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