Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate - Nights

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our inpatient pharmacy team. The role involves sterile and nonsterile preparation, labeling, filling, and distribution of medications within the hospital pharmacy.

Candidates must complete a pharmacy technician program or have a high school diploma with 2 years of experience, and hold PA Act 34 and PA State Board registrations. Sign-on bonus: $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent, or completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Act 34 and PA State Board of Pharmacy registration required for all PA locations.

Responsibilities

• Filling: cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique; prepare oral and injectable meds including IV admixtures and TPN; fill orders with proper labeling and stocking.
• General: maintain inventory, ensure proper hand hygiene, manage cash handling and store medications securely; train staff and students; comply with laws and regulations; participate in quality improvement; communicate with hospital personnel, patients, and visitors; manage pharmacy records and computer systems; audit controlled substances.

Skills

Sterile & nonsterile prep

Medication labeling

Pharmacy operations

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our inpatient pharmacy team!

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

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.

Sign-on bonus details:

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

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.

• 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:

• Act 34

• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locationsUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran