Pharmacy Technician- Intermediate (Full-Time)

UPMC Senior Communities; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our busy hospital pharmacy team in Washington. You will support pharmacists, prepare cytotoxic and sterile medications, and help ensure accurate dispensing and documentation in a patient‑centered environment.

Responsibilities include medication distribution, safe storage in compliance with state and federal regulations, and maintaining precise controlled-substance records. A competitive sign-on bonus is available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy technician program and 2 years of experience preferred.
• Hospitals experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic techniques.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the proper area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Hazardous drug handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician program

Tools

PARx Pharmacy Software

Job description

**Join Our Pharmacy Team!* Ready for an exciting opportunity in the world of pharmacy? As a pharmacy technician in our bustling pharmacy, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care, work alongside our dedicated pharmacists, and thrive in a friendly, team-oriented environment! If you're passionate about helping others and eager to make a difference,

This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus! UPMC is excited to offer up to a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus to eligible candidates (with a 2-year work commitment)!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic techniques in Sterile Product area.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• 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
• Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• 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.
• Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.

Schedule:

Rotating days, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to work all shifts including but not limited to: 6AM-2PM, 7AM-3PM, 2PM-10PM, 3PM-11PM and 11PM-7AM.

Qualifications:

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Hospital work experience is preferred

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations
• If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PARx
• Partners specific BU criteria require Driver's License and Automotive insurance
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran