Join our team of Life Changers! Magee - Women's Hospital of UPMC is hiring a Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to support their Inpatient Pharmacy and Satellite Pharmacies. Schedule/Shift: Rotating daylight and evening shifts. Rotating weekend and holiday shifts will be required. This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus of $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC. Pharmacy Technician career advancement and certification opportunity available through completion of a free on-line program. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! 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 supervisor of a licensed pharmacist. The Pharmacy Assistant services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations. Responsibilities: General: 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. 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 the preparation of 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 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 relationship during medication distribution process. General: Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records. Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran