Pharmacy Ops Specialist, Associate - (Oncology - Investigational Drug Service)

Purpose:

Are you looking to take the next step in your Pharmacy Technician career? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; at our main Pharmacy in Shadyside/Pittsburgh is looking for a motivated Pharmacy Operations Specialist, Associate to join their team! This is a great opportunity for someone who has an interest in oncology and thrives off providing amazing pharmaceutical care.  

This is a full-time position that will work daylight hours, Monday - Friday with the Investigational Drug Service team at the Hillman Cancer Center. No weekends or holidays are required. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus, competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and a built-in pharmacy technician career ladder. Apply today to learn more!

The Pharmacy Operations Specialist, Associate provides operational support within pharmacy by demonstrating proficient knowledge of the responsibilities of a designated pharmacy role (i.e., Inventory Control, Chemotherapy, Medication Safety, Automation, and Information Technology, etc.) Will act as a Mentor to the Pharmacy Ops Specialist, Associate. The Pharmacy Operations Specialist, Intermediate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

The incumbent will be placed into the appropriate level of our Pharmacy Technician Career ladder based on education, certification, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.
• Use computer skills to process and document information as needed for Operations Specialist's designated area
• Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
• Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required per designated area of expertise
• Take an active role in the training of fellow staff members in ones area of expertise.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Create and evaluate policy, procedure, and training materials regarding operational workflow
• Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required OR Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program 

AND one of the following: 

• Two (2) years of previous pharmacy technician experience 
• Enrollment in good standing as a pharmacy student 
• Demonstrated competency in all detailed aspects of the Pharmacy Operations Specialists DESIGNATED area which includes (Inventory Control, Chemotherapy, Medication Safety, Automation, Information Technology. etc)
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  N/A
  
   
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran