Lead Pharmacy Technician — Operations & Compliance

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Health System in Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician to coordinate daily pharmacy operations under supervision of pharmacists, ensuring safe medication preparation, distribution, and regulatory compliance. The role includes mentoring technicians and implementing policies to optimize workflow and patient care.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration across departments to maintain high standards of service and accuracy in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating daily pharmacy operations with pharmacists.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (HIPAA, Joint Commission, State Board) and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Medication Preparation & Distribution: assist in labeling, counting, packaging, and stocking.
• Inventory & Controlled Substance Management: maintain inventory levels and ensure compliant recordkeeping for controlled substances.
• Operations, Leadership & Training: coordinate workflow, develop guidelines, train staff, and support quality initiatives.
• Regulatory Compliance & Documentation: store medications securely and maintain required records and logs; ensure regulatory adherence.
• Customer Service & Collaboration: maintain professional service and foster collaborative relationships with healthcare teams.
• Financial & Administrative Responsibilities: process transactions and maintain pharmacy systems and reports.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Customer service

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

Education

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Automation systems

Job description

UPMC Health System in Pittsburgh seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician to coordinate daily pharmacy operations under supervision of pharmacists, ensuring safe medication preparation, distribution, and regulatory compliance. The role includes mentoring technicians and implementing policies to optimize workflow and patient care.

The position emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration across departments to maintain high standards of service and accuracy in a busy hospital setting.