Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate - Nights

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support the inpatient pharmacy team on a full-time basis. The role focuses on sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution within the health system.

The successful candidate will work under the Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate framework with adherence to regulatory guidelines and facility policies. Sign-on bonus details are offered with a two-year commitment to UPMC.

Qualifications

• Sterile and nonsterile medication preparation.
• Labeling and packaging of medications.
• Medication filling and distribution.
• Compliance with health regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN.
• Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Distribute medications and maintain inventory and records.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Nonsterile compounding

Medication filling

Labeling

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.