Evening Pharmacy Technician Trainee - Growth & $5k Sign-On

UPMC; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Trainee to provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the health system by assisting with organization, stocking, preparation, and distribution of medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

This full-time role runs 40 hours per week on the evening shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, includes every other weekend and at least two holidays per year. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with filling medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Prepare oral medications for the correct patient and ensure administration at the appropriate time.
• Participate in medication distribution, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances per policy.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area, processing credits when necessary.
• Maintain positive and professional service relationships throughout the medication distribution process.
• Communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients, and visitors by telephone, in person, or in writing; refer drug information questions to a pharmacist.
• Ensure medications are stored safely and securely in accordance with health department and state requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment; practice proper hand hygiene.
• Utilize pharmacy computer systems to process and maintain patient information and records.
• Maintain required documentation including logs and records such as eyewash, refrigerator temperatures, and inventories.
• Complete point-of-sale transactions and follow established cash-handling procedures.

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician, Trainee to provide pharmaceutical care to patients within the health system by assisting with organization, stocking, preparation, and distribution of medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

This full-time role runs 40 hours per week on the evening shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, includes every other weekend and at least two holidays per year. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.