Pharmacy Assistant- UPMC Mercy

UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Assistant to support our facility!

This position works rotating shifts (daylight, evening, night) with some weekends and holidays required. Preferred candidates will have strong customer service skills and a desire to advance in the Pharmacy career ladder.

This position is eligible for a Sign-on Bonus. Those hired into Pharmacy Assistant roles will be paid $3,000 up front and an additional $2,000 upon promotion to Pharmacy Technician. Sign-on Bonus requires a 2 year commitment to UPMC.

Purpose:

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.

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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.