Pharmacy Technician, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC occupation at UPMC in Pittsburgh

UPMC is at the momment seeking for Pharmacy Technician, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:51:38 GMT. Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full-time Pharmacy Technician to help support the Pharmacy Department for its Oakland location. This position will be expected to work a rotating shift; to include day-evening shifts on every third weekend and one summer/one winter holiday. Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and the general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the...

Pharmacy Technician, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Description: UPMC is at the momment seeking for Pharmacy Technician, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC right now, this occupation will be placed in Pennsylvania. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full-time Pharmacy Technician to help support the Pharmacy Department for its Oakland location. This position will be expected to work a rotating shift; to include day-evening shifts on every third weekend and one summer/one winter holiday.

Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Manager and the general supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients. These services will be provided in compliance with state and federal regulations, JCAHO Standards and the mission and policies of the hospital and department.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the provision of the proper oral and injectable medications (including

intravenous admixtures) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time

• Uses proper technique in the preparation of medications. Initial/date product as required
• Assists in the provision of the proper oral and injectable medications (including
• Intravenous admixtures) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time
• Uses proper technique in the preparation of medications. Initial/date product as required *
• Maintains all patient information and records. Maintain the pharmacy computer system as

required *

• Provides and procures information (via telephone, person-to-person or written) to hospital

personnel, patients and visitors

• Refers all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists *
• Procures and maintains adequate inventory levels on daily basis *
• Maintains and updates automated medstations, unit and department stock, emergency

boxes and crash carts *

• Assists in the training of pharmacy personnel and students *
• Prepares cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. Chemotherapy) *
• Assists in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of

investigation and study drugs *

• Audits and maintains accurate records for controlled substances
• Assures that all such drugs are scored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State

and Department Regulations *

• Participates in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve

and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators

• Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Magee Specific Responsibilities

• Accurately interprets, fills or compounds, and delivers medication to the nursing units
• Completes all required documentation to include workload reporting and quality control

information

• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections monthly

and conducts follow up as appropriate

• Indicates essential job responsibility.

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
• Completion of a pharmacy technician program
• Six months pharmacy experience (hospital pharmacy technician experience

preferred)

• Six months experience as a Medication Delivery Assistant and successful

completion of UPMC internal technician training

• Enrollment in good standing as a pharmacy student

Magee Required Special Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate personal computer applications as required
• Ability to calculate dilution and dosing problems, perform weights and measures, and performs billing functions

Salary Range:
11.62

14.69

17.98

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 24 Aug 2012 21:51:38 GMT

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