UPMC Mercy is hiring a Full Time Pharmacy Assistant to support our Pharmacy!

This position works varied shifts during daylight/evening with rotating weekends/holidays.

This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus of $3,000 with a 2 year commitment to UPMC.

Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program.

Responsibilities:

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