What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Ops Specialist - Technicians encouraged to apply! position at UPMC?
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Pharmacy Operations Specialist who will provide operational support within the 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). The Pharmacy Operations Specialist services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
**Title and rate of pay will be determined based on education and experience.
This position is part of the Outpatient Pharmacy, Pint Size Prescriptions, team at CHP Main Campus. Pint Size Prescriptions is part of the UPMC Retail Pharmacy Network. We fill retail prescription orders for patients leaving the hospital and those visiting for clinic appointments. The position will work 8-hour shifts within business hours. M-F 7:30am to 7:30pm; Sat-Sun 10:00 to 2:00. The Outpatient Pharmacy is closed on all major holidays.
We offer a competitive salary, a career ladder to allow you to grow within your pharmacy career, and a generous benefits package.
We also offer a sign-on bonus of $5,000.00.
Apply today to learn more!
- 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
