Pharmacy Technician I

UPMC • Altoona, PA

2d

About The Position

Responsible for the proper storage and distribution of drugs; receives and accounts for drugs coming from all vendors. Delivers medications 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.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Must be familiar with a typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate, and legible copy.
• The candidate must have the ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized.
• The candidate must demonstrate initiative and good judgment.
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Previous pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately fills floor stock request.
• Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs.
• Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Basic understanding of the 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.
• Perform monthly medication storage area inspections.
• Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by the physician under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Repackages drugs into a unit-of-use container.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED