Pharmacy Assistant -- Day and Evenings

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:

• Provides and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.

• Finalizes sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures

• Participates 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.

• Assists 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.

• Develops and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.

• Assists in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.

• Ensures 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.

• Maintains all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.

• Retrieves medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area

• Complies with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

• Practices appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.

• Develops and maintain positive and productive service relationship during medication distribution process.

• Uses computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran