Job Description

Job Description

UPMC Hamot in Erie, PA  is welcoming a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Associate to serve  variable day and evening shifts with rotating weekend and holidays. You will have the chance to cross-train across various pharmacy technician responsibilities and work with state-of-the-art automation in central pharmacy for unit doses and IV compounding. UPMC Hamot offers comprehensive Total Rewards benefits, career growth potential, and a sign-on bonus to eligible teammates of up to $5,000. Join our dedicated team and make an impact in providing exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients!

In this role, there will be the opportunity to -

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• Prepare sterile and nonsterile medications, including cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, using proper aseptic techniques.
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• Procure and manage inventory levels in pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated carousels, and dispensing machines.
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• Retrieve discontinued medications, returning and processing them per pharmacy protocols.
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• Distribute medications, including emergency carts, cassettes, and controlled substances, in compliance with policies and regulations.
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• Maintain accurate and secure storage of medications in compliance with regulatory guidelines (Department of Health, Joint Commission, State Board of Pharmacy).
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• Assist in training pharmacy personnel and students, ensuring adherence to operational procedures.
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• Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA, OSHA) and regulatory requirements such as CMS and PBM contracting.
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• Maintain controlled substance records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Federal, State, and Department regulations.
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Required

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• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required  AND  one of the following:\n
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  • Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
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  • Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
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  • Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
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  • Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
N/A

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• Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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