Night Pharmacy Technician - 7 On/7 Off - Up to $5K Sign-On Bonus

UPMC Senior Communities; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. The role involves 7 consecutive night shifts (7PM–6:30 AM) with 7 days off, including two weekends off per month. On-site parking is available. Final placement depends on education and experience within the Pharmacy Career Ladder.

The technician will fill cytotoxic/ hazardous drugs, prepare IV admixtures, and manage dispensing, inventory, and documentation in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program OR six months of pharmacy technician experience OR six months as Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System OR enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program.
• Act 34 background check clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications including IV admixtures and TPN.
• Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms and carousels.
• Ensure hand hygiene and security of medications.
• Train pharmacy personnel and students and comply with laws.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and communicate with staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Six months pharmacy technician experience

Six months as Pharmacy Assistant at UPMC Health System

Enrollment in undergraduate pharmacy program

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

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.

Filling:

• 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.

General:

• 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.

Distribution:

• Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
• Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.
• Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.

Investigational:

• Assist with investigational and study drugs' procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.

Qualifications:

• 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

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

N/A

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran