Pharmacy Technician, Trainee Chartwell (Erie

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Erie, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Computer Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Contract Requirements, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Health Department, Hospital, Medical Records, Medications, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Patient Administration, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Regulations, Sales, State Laws and Regulations, The Joint Commission (TJC)
LOCATION
Erie, PA
POSTED
3 days ago

UPMC Chartwell is looking for a casual Pharmacy Technician Trainee to join their dedicated team!

The Pharmacy Technician, Trainee provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by primarily assisting with the organization, stocking, and distribution of medications while under the direct supervisor of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Technician, Trainee services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

This role will work afternoon shifts, as well as rotating weekends.

Come join the Chartwell team and begin your journey in Pharmacy with opportunity to quickly grow your career through our Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder.

Responsibilities:

  • 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: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures
  • 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.
  • Filling: Assist in the preparation of the proper oral medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
  • General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
  • Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
  • 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: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
  • Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary them to the appropriate pharmacy area
  • General: comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
  • General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.
  • Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.
  • General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.

For PA- Register as a Pharmacy Trainee with the State Board of Pharmacy

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

About the Company

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University of Pittsburgh Medical Center