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DescriptionPharmacy Technician.7 Flex Fulltime Daylight with rotationUnion Position: AFSCMEPosted: June 3, 2020Purpose:Responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs; receives and accounts for drugs coming from all vendors. Delivers drugs to patient care and other areas; picks up drug returns and applicable paperwork; and puts all returned unit-dose products back to proper receipts. Responsible for filling patient drug boxes, floor stock orders and automated dispensing cabinets. Assists Pharmacists as directed. Maintains daily report.Responsibilities:
Accurately fills floor stock request.
Basic understanding of concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals.
Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing and other orders.
Repackages drugs into unit of use container.
Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.
Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs.
Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products.
Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form and quantity as ordered by physician under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
QualificationsEducation and Formal Training Required:
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Certified Pharmacist Technician Certification Preferred or Certification required within one year of hire.
Experience Required:
Prefer previous pharmacy experience
Must be familiar with typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate and legible copy.
Individual must have ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized. Individual must demonstrate initiative and good judgment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/VeteranREQNUMBER: 838199130
