Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate – Night Shift (7 on/7 off)

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician for our Inpatient Pharmacy team. This unique schedule allows for a full week off every other week while working full time. Experience in IV compounding is preferred but not mandatory; all willing candidates will be considered.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in patient care and pharmacy operations, including preparing medications and maintaining inventory. If you want to grow in a supportive environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique.
• Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms and dispensing machines.
• Distribute medications, including emergency carts and controlled substances.

Skills

IV compounding

Aseptic technique

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy team.

This unique 7 on/7 off schedule gives you a full week off every other week while still working full‑time hours. The 7‑day rotation starts and ends on Thursday, with shifts running overnight between 7:00/8:00 PM and 6:30 AM. The first two nights are 11‑hour shifts (7:00 PM – 6:30 AM), followed by five 10‑hour shifts (8:00 PM – 6:30 AM). Holidays are worked as they fall within your scheduled week, and you’ll have two weekends off each month. On‑site parking is available.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow their skills in a fast‑paced inpatient pharmacy environment. We are a close‑knit team that plays a critical role in patient care, supporting multiple areas of the hospital and making a real impact every day. IV compounding and overnight experience are strongly preferred, but all qualified candidates with a willingness to learn will be considered.

If you’re looking for a schedule that offers both consistency and time off, along with the chance to build new skills and be part of a supportive team, apply today to join UPMC St. Margaret’s Pharmacy team!

The Pharmacy Technician is a valued step in UPMC pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Filling:
  • Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using aseptic technique.
  • Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for correct patients.
  • Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
• General:
  • Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms, medication carousels, and dispensing machines.
  • Ensure proper hand hygiene in pharmacy and units.
  • Finalize sales and follow cash handling procedures.
  • Store medications securely per regulations.
  • Train pharmacy personnel and students.
  • Comply with Federal and State laws (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
  • Participate in quality improvement activities.
  • Provide and receive information to/from hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
  • Maintain patient information, records, and pharmacy computer systems.
  • Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, etc.).
  • Audit and maintain controlled substance records.
• Distribution:
  • Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
  • Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.
  • Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.
• Investigational:
  • Assist with investigational and study drugs’ procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.
• 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.