Pharmacy Technician, Night – 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (7PM/8 PM -06:30 AM), and 7 shifts off. The 7-day stretch starts and ends on Thursday. Holidays are worked if they fall during the scheduled work week. You will have two weekends off per month. On-site parking available.

The Pharmacy Technician is a valued step in UPMC pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Requirements

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
• Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
• Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
• Act 34

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using aseptic technique.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for correct patients.
• Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms, medication carousels, and dispensing machines.
• Ensure proper hand hygiene in pharmacy and units.
• Finalize sales and follow cash handling procedures.
• Store medications securely per regulations.
• Train pharmacy personnel and students.
• Comply with Federal and State laws (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Provide and receive information to/from hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Maintain patient information, records, and pharmacy computer systems.
• Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, etc.).
• Audit and maintain controlled substance records.
• Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
• Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.
• Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.
• Assist with investigational and study drugs’ procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED