**Description** **Purpose:** The Pharmacy Technician I, under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, will assist in the preparation, dispensing, charging, and delivery of medications to patients. Patients served include all age groups. **Responsibilities:** + Promotes Mission, Vision and Values of Pinnacle Health System. + Participates in Performance Improvement as it relates to the Department. + Travels among Pinnacle Health facilities when necessary and as directed to complete assigned Pharmacy activities. + Assists in training employees and pharmacy students with regard to work procedures. + Completes all necessary documentation including medication credits, charge forms and various logs according to departmental procedures. + Maintains Pharmacy in a clean, orderly and safe manner by restocking shelves, cleaning work stations, returning medications to stock, etc. Performs related duties as required or assigned. + Inspects medications in assigned areas (i. e. Pharmacy, patient care units, procedural areas, and off-site areas). + Removes expired or recalled medications and completes documentation. + Demonstrates an understanding and ability to use current equipment, including pneumatic tube, fax machines, printers, computers, automated dispensing cabinets, telephones, etc. + Fills and replaces medications to automated dispensing cabinets. Participates in special projects as required or assigned. + Repackages medications as necessary and completes all required documentation. + Understands and complies with handling procedures for controlled substances. + Proactively and continuously answers the telephone, waits on customers, and checks the pneumatic tube station. + Fills and delivers interdepartmental orders. Completes all necessary documentation. + Accurately prepares and labels medications for dispensing or distribution under the supervision of the pharmacist. + Initials after filling all orders and ensures a pharmacist review before dispensing. + Delivers medications to patient care units, and transfers/removes appropriate medications when necessary. + Properly labels pre-made IV solutions and admixtures. **Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent. + Employment experience required (one of the following is required): + Prior pharmacy technician experience + College Degree (minimally an Associate's degree) and previous related healthcare experience + Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred. + Prior health-system pharmacy experience preferred. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran** REQNUMBER: 368707869