Night Shift Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our inpatient pharmacy team. The role involves sterile and nonsterile preparation, labeling, filling, and distribution of medications within the hospital pharmacy.

Candidates must complete a pharmacy technician program or have a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, and hold PA Act 34 and PA State Board registrations. Sign-on bonus: $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent, or completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Act 34 and PA State Board of Pharmacy registration required for all PA locations.

Responsibilities

• Filling: cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique; prepare oral and injectable meds including IV admixtures and TPN; fill orders with proper labeling and stocking.
• General: maintain inventory, ensure proper hand hygiene, manage cash handling and store medications securely; train staff and students; comply with laws and regulations; participate in quality improvement; communicate with hospital personnel, patients, and visitors; manage pharmacy records and computer systems; audit controlled substances.

Skills

Sterile & nonsterile prep

Medication labeling

Pharmacy operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our inpatient pharmacy team. The role involves sterile and nonsterile preparation, labeling, filling, and distribution of medications within the hospital pharmacy.

Candidates must complete a pharmacy technician program or have a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, and hold PA Act 34 and PA State Board registrations. Sign-on bonus: $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.