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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:

• General: Provide and receive information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.

• General: finalize sales using cash register, follow proper cash handling policies and procedures

• Distribution: 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.

• Filling: Assist in preparing the proper oral medications for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.

• General: Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.

• Filling: Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.

• General: Ensure that 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.

• General: Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs, etc.

• Distribution: Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area

• General: comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

• General: Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in the units.

• Distribution: Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during the medication distribution process.

• General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.

High School Diploma or GED required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran