Pharmacy Technician, Night – 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician. The position involves preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role requires a high school diploma and completion of a pharmacy technician program or relevant experience. You will work a 7-on, 7-off shift schedule with two weekends off per month, providing essential support to the inpatient pharmacy team.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience or enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique.
• Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws.

Skills

Preparation of cytotoxic and hazardous drugs

Preparation of oral and injectable medications

Maintaining inventory levels

Compliance with Federal and State laws

Training pharmacy personnel

Auditing controlled substance records

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program

Job description

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (7PM/8 PM -06:30 AM), and 7 shifts off. The 7-day stretch starts and ends on Thursday. Holidays are worked if they fall during the scheduled work week. You will have two weekends off per month. On-site parking available.

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.

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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• 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
• N/A
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran