Pharmacy Assistant | Western Psychiatric Hospital

This is a unique opportunity in psychiatric pharmacy within an academic medical center. As part of the care team, we work in collaboration with nurses, prescribers, and social workers to support patients in their recovery in the hospital setting and during care transitions. We offer a competitive wage, a generous total rewards benefits package, and the opportunity to learn and grow in your career with our built-in career ladder. Apply today to learn more!

This role is eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $5,000 with a two-year work commitment to UPMC! $3,000 would be paid at the start of your journey with an additional $2,000 as you move up through our career ladder.

Responsibilities :

General Responsibilities

Communicate with hospital personnel, patients, and visitors; refer drug info to Staff Pharmacists.

Finalize sales; follow cash handling policies.

Maintain a clean, organized, and stocked work environment.

Ensure safe storage of medications per regulations.

Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, inventory logs, etc.).

Comply with laws (HIPAA, OSHA) and PBM requirements (FWA, CMS).

Practice hand hygiene.

Use computer skills for patient records.

Distribution & Filling

Distribute medications (cassettes, emergency carts, controlled substances).

Return discontinued medications to the pharmacy.

Maintain positive service relationships during distribution.

Prepare oral medications correctly and timely.

Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking; initial and date products.

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

Act 33 with renewal

Act 34 with renewal

Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran