Pharmacy Technician - Limited Casual

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a casual Pharmacy Technician to join the team in Pittsburgh. The role supports sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, filling, and distribution under regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include proper labeling, accurate record-keeping for controlled substances, and adherence to HIPAA and safety policies. High school diploma or equivalent, plus required program or experience, are mandated.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or six months of experience.
• Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System or enrollment in a program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders with correct labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Assist in preparation of oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN.
• Participate in distribution of medication and handling of controlled substances per policy.
• Maintain accurate records for controlled substances and comply with regulations.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited pharmacy technician program

Six months pharmacy technician experience

Six months experience as Pharmacy Assistant within UPMC Health System

Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian hospital is looking for a casual Pharmacy Technician to join their team!

Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician, Associate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities

Filling

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
• 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.

Distribution

• 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.
• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credits if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.

General

• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
• 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.
• Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This includes eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc. Comply with Federal and State laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
• 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 required AND one of the following:
  • Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
  • Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
  • Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
  • Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations
  • Non-licensed Pharmacy Technicians working in a NY facility are not permitted to perform Sterile Compounding.
  • All Pharmacy Technicians working in NY facilities performing sterile compounding are required to have received certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
• If an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PA
• RxPartners specific BU criteria may also include Driver’s License and Automotive insurance Registration is dependent on the state they work in
• NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) OR PA Pharmacy Tech Registration
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran