UPMC Hiring for Pharmacy Ops Specialist, Inter – UPMC McKeesport at McKeesport, Pennsylvania Full Time

Description

Whether you’re looking for a collaborative team setting, excellent work-life balance or experience with an industry leader, our Pharmacy Operations Specialist opportunity offers many ways for you to get involved!

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a regular, fulltime Pharmacy Operations Specialist to work Monday thru Friday, daylight shift.

Candidates will be placed into the appropriate job title/salary grade based on experience and education.

Apply today to see where your career can go!

Purpose:

The Pharmacy Operations Specialist, Intermediate 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.

Responsibilities:

• Create and evaluate policy, procedure, and training materials regarding operational workflow of designated area

• Assist in training other Operations Specialists in determining their ability to function in DESIGNATED area of the Pharmacy department.

• 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.

• 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.

• Oversee and instruct other associates in the DESIGNATED area regarding day-to-day activities.

• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required.

• Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.

• Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.

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

• 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.

• Oversee and instruct other associates in the DESIGNATED area regarding day-to-day activities.

• Use computer skills to process and document information as needed for Operations Specialist’s designated area

• Take an active role in the training of fellow staff members in ones area of expertise.

• Provide feedback to the needs of the department and other associates in a respectful and effective manner consistent with UPMC values

• Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Provide feedback to the needs of the department and other associates in a respectful and effective manner consistent with UPMC values

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required OR Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program AND: Three years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Operations Specialist.

• Must have demonstrated competency in all detailed aspects of the Pharmacy Operations Specialists designated areas which includes Inventory Control, Chemotherapy, Medication Safety, Automation, and Information Technology.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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