Pharmacy Technician: Fast-Paced Care & Precise Medications

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and distribution in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and requires accuracy with sterile products and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities span filling orders, preparing injections, and maintaining documentation while delivering high-quality service to hospital patients and staff. High school diploma and accredited technician program are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
• Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders with correct labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including sterile compounding.
• Maintain aseptic technique for cytotoxic and hazardous drugs.
• Distribute medications and manage controlled substances per regulations.
• Provide information to hospital staff, patients, and visitors; escalate drug questions to pharmacists.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and proper documentation.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Sterile compounding

Medication safety

Customer service

Drug information

Education

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Enrollment in undergraduate pharmacy program

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and distribution in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and requires accuracy with sterile products and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities span filling orders, preparing injections, and maintaining documentation while delivering high-quality service to hospital patients and staff. High school diploma and accredited technician program are required.