Are you a pharmacy professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Do you enjoy working hands on with patients, their families, and a supportive team to provide excellent patient care? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC!UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Pharmacy Ops Specialist to work various day/evening shifts, including weekend and holiday responsibility. Depending on staffing, the role may move to Monday thru Friday, daylight shift.UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and has a career ladder in place that allows you to grow professionally and offers the ability to progress from both a technical and managerial standpoint.Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.Apply today to learn more!Purpose:The Pharmacy Operations Specialist, Senior provides advanced operational support within pharmacy by demonstrating advanced knowledge of the responsibilities of a designated pharmacy role (i.e. Inventory Control, Chemotherapy, Medication Safety, Automation, Information Technology etc) Provides progressive technical knowledge, coordination of activities, support of new initiatives and create a shared experience and support among associates. The Pharmacy Operations Specialist, Intermediate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.Responsibilities:
Assist in training other Operations Specialists in determining their ability to function in DESIGNATED area of the Pharmacy department.
Oversee the coordination of daily activities, organization of duties and responsibilities, and the development of workflow guidelines and other necessary tools to maximize productivity in DESIGNATED area.
Create and lead departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational indicators.
Collaborate with Pharmacy Administration on innovative projects and developments that further the Department's mission and goals.
Demonstrate a service orientation in all interpersonal relations. Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.
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.
Use computer skills to process and document information as needed for Operations Specialist's designated area
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 progressive technical knowledge, coordination of activities, support of new initiatives, and create a shared experience and support among associates within DESIGNATED area.
Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Maintain all pertinent documentation as required.
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.
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required OR Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program AND 5 years experience as a Pharmacy Technician or a Pharmacy Operations Specialist Must have demonstrated competency in all detailed aspects of the Pharmacy Operations Specialists DESIGNATED area which includes (Inventory Control, Chemotherapy, Medication Safety, Automation, Information Technologyetc).
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Certification within Specialty AND/OR Pharmacy Technician Certification
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