Pharmacy Assistant, Passavant Outpatient Pharmacy (Temporary) Job at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Community Pharmacy is looking for a full time Pharmacy Assistant to work a temporary role in their Outpatient Pharmacy at Passavant Hospital.

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The Pharmacy Assistant 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 Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

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This is a temporary position, supporting the department through the end of January 2025. Potential for a longer timeframe. This roll will work Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.

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

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Monday to Friday,

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