Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate

UPMC Senior Communities; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a full‑time Pharmacy Technician Intermediate to join our team. This role supports sterile and non‑sterile medication preparation, packaging and labeling, and medication distribution in a fast‑paced hospital setting.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their experience and education. UPMC Harrisburg offers competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters growth.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• OR completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and two years of pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
• Assist in the preparation of oral, injectable, intravenous admixtures and TPN for the appropriate patient at the correct time.
• Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
• Maintain the ability to work in the Sterile Product area, preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using proper aseptic technique.
• Participate in the distribution of medication, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and the delivery of controlled substances in compliance with departmental policy and state and federal requirements.
• Retrieve dispensed medications that have been discontinued and return (and credit if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during the distribution process.
• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Provide and receive information to hospital personnel, patients and visitors.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program with two years of experience

Job description

Join the UPMC Harrisburg Pharmacy Team!

Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician ready to make a difference? UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a full‑time Pharmacy Technician Intermediate to join our team. This position includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and involves assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications for patients in a fast‑paced environment.

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

UPMC Harrisburg offers competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, and a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters growth.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career – apply today and become part of our team!

Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by showing proficiency in essential technician functions such as sterile and non‑sterile medication preparation, packaging and labeling of medications, medication filling, and medication distribution. These services are performed in compliance with the Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
• Assist in the preparation of oral, injectable, intravenous admixtures and TPN for the appropriate patient at the correct time.
• Use proper technique in the preparation of medications.
• Maintain the ability to work in the Sterile Product area, preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using propers aseptic technique.
• Participate in the distribution of medication, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and the delivery of controlled substances in compliance with departmental policy and state and federal requirements.
• Retrieve dispensed medications that have been discontinued and return (and credit if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during the distribution process.
• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Provide and receive information (via telephone, person‑to‑person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
• Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
• Ensure that all medications in all areas are safely and securely stored according to regulations.
• Comply with federal and state obligations such as HIPAA, OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements.
• Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation mandatory logs.
• Finalize sales using the cash register, following proper cash‑handling procedures.
• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on a daily basis in applicable areas.
• Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and departmental stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and distribution.
• Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.
• Assure compliance with mandatory regulations in the handling of controlled substances.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities to improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care.
• Note: The above statements describe the general nature and level of the work performed by people assigned this job.
• These responsibilities are not exhaustive lists of knowledge, skills, abilities or working conditions associated with the job.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent.
• OR completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and two years of pharmacy technician experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• PA State Board of Pharmacy registration mandatory for all PA locations. Pharmacy interns must not register unless specified.
• PA Pharmacy Tech Registration.
• Act 34 compliance.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer obligating itself to obligations mandated by Disability and Veteran affirmative duties.