Altoona, PA, 16602, USA
1 day ago
Pharmacy Technician - Casual
**Schedule: Casual, Available to work shifts of 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM** **Purpose:** 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 reports. **Responsibilities:** + Accurately fills floor stock requests. + 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 the proper dose, dosage form, and quantity as ordered by a 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. + Education and Formal Training Required: High School Diploma or GED required. + Experience Required: Previous pharmacy experience preferred. + 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:** + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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