Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Sign-On Bonus & Sterile Prep

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus up to $5,000 (2-year‑mer

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in a busy hospital pharmacy. You will help prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, retrieve discontinued medications, and ensure secure storage and accurate labeling under federal, state, and Joint Commission guidelines.

The role includes handling medication cassettes, responding to inquiries, and maintaining controlled substance records with high precision, contributing to safe, effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic techniques in Sterile Product area.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Participate in the distribution of medication including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements
• Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices.
• Provide and receive information to hospital personnel, patients and visitors. Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances. Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

Job description

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in a busy hospital pharmacy. You will help prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, retrieve discontinued medications, and ensure secure storage and accurate labeling under federal, state, and Joint Commission guidelines.

The role includes handling medication cassettes, responding to inquiries, and maintaining controlled substance records with high precision, contributing to safe, effective patient care.