<p>Pharmacy Technician - Casual</p> <p>Schedule: Casual, must be available to work shifts of either 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM.</p> <p>Purpose:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Accurately fills floor stock request. </li><li>Prepare correct labeling for bulk drugs. </li><li>Perform basic pharmaceutical calculations. </li><li>Basic understanding of concept of physical stability and chemical stability as it relates to parenteral pharmaceuticals. </li><li>Correctly interpret physician orders and can distinguish between pharmaceutical orders, laboratory tests, radiology, nursing, and other orders. </li><li>Perform monthly medication storage area inspections. </li><li>Selects drugs from stock in proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by physician under direct supervision of a pharmacist. </li><li>Understands microbial contamination and exhibits Aseptic Technique while preparing sterile pharmaceutical products. </li><li>Repackages drugs into a unit-of-use container. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Education and Formal Training Required: High School Diploma or GED required. </li><li>Previous pharmacy experience preferred. </li><li>Must be familiar with typewriter keyboard and demonstrate the ability by producing a neat, accurate, and legible copy. </li><li>Individual must have the ability to adapt to the computerized Pharmacy Information Systems utilized. </li><li>Individual must demonstrate initiative and good judgment. </li></ul> <p>Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:</p> <ul> <li>Act 34 </li></ul> <p>UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran</p>