Pharmacy Assistant - Full-time - Williamsport

Location

Williamsport, PA | United States

Job description

UPMC Williamsport is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant/Pharmacy Technician, Associate to join our inpatient pharmacy team! This position requires that  you train on the first shift for approximately 12 weeks and then move permanently to the second shift . Additionally, you will work every other weekend and a maximum of three holidays per year. If you are interested in joining an amazing team of life changers, apply today!

We offer a competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and a pharmacy technician career ladder to help you grow professionally!

*Applicants will be considered at all levels of the pharmacy career ladder and will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based his/her individual experience, education, and certifications.

Pharmacy Technician, Associate Salary Range: $18.21 – $27.36

Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate Salary Range: $18.68 – $28.03

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
• Ensure all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to the Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs, etc.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area
• 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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Salary

$17.78 - $26.69 per hour