Pharmacy Technician - 7-on/7-off Night Shift

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian Campus is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists, nurses, and healthcare teams in both inpatient and operating room settings. You will assist with filling, preparing, and distributing medications to ensure timely and safe patient care.

This role features a 7-day on/7-day off schedule (Wed–Sat 9pm–7am; Sun–Tues 6pm–7am) and includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders with correct labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications including IV admixtures as applicable.
• Distribute medications via cassettes and carts; handle controlled substances per policy.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Patient care focus

Job description

Join Our Healthcare Team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus!

Are you a pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity? Join our team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus! As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you'll work with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care in both inpatient and Operating Room (OR) settings.

Pharmacy technicians are integral to our operations, providing critical support in the preparation, filling, and distribution of medications. Your expertise will ensure the seamless functioning of our services and the delivery of exceptional patient care. We value teamwork and innovation, and we are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions can drive continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

This position will work a 7-day on/7-day off schedule starting on Wednesday: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat are 9pm to 7am/ Sun, Mon, Tues are 6pm to 7am, then off for seven days.

Why UPMC Presbyterian?

• Career Growth:We offer opportunities for career advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education.

• Collaborative Environment:Join a supportive, team-focused environment.

• Innovative Excellence:Join a top academic medical center dedicated to healthcare innovation, research, and education.

• Impactful Work:Help ensure patients receive timely and safe medications, aiding their health and recovery.

Sign-on bonus details:

• $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC

Responsibilities:

Filling:

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.

• Assist in the preparation of the proper oral and injectable medications (including intravenous admixtures and TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition)) for the correct patient for administration at the appropriate time. Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.

Distribution:

• 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.

• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.

General:

• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

• 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.

• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
  Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

• Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.