Evening Hospital Pharmacy Technician – Sterile Prep

UPMC Senior Communities; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RxPartners, part of the UPMC Health System, seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate, to support sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, labeling, packaging, and distribution in a hospital setting.

The role involves a Monday through Friday 2:30pm–11pm schedule with occasional weekend/holiday shifts and requires PA State Board registration (or equivalent) and at least two years of technician experience. Safety and compliance are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program is required.
• Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience are preferred.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations; Pharmacy Intern license holders may not need registration.
• Driver's License and Automotive Insurance are required.
• Act 34 clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders with correct labeling, counting, and stocking; initial and date products as required.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for the correct patient.
• Work in sterile products area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique.
• Distribute medications via cassettes, carts, and automated dispensing systems in compliance with all regulations.
• Maintain and update medication storage, inventory, and documentation; operate pharmacy computer systems.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and all applicable laws and policies.
• Provide information to hospital staff, patients, and visitors and refer drug information questions to a Staff Pharmacist.
• Audit controlled substances records and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Pharmacy software

Customer service

Education

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

RxPartners, part of the UPMC Health System, seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate, to support sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, labeling, packaging, and distribution in a hospital setting.

The role involves a Monday through Friday 2:30pm–11pm schedule with occasional weekend/holiday shifts and requires PA State Board registration (or equivalent) and at least two years of technician experience. Safety and compliance are emphasized.