Pharmacy Technician, Night - 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

UPMC St. Margaret is seeking a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. The role runs 7 consecutive night shifts (7PM/8PM–06:30 AM) with 7 days off; holidays may be worked if during scheduled week, and two weekends off per month.

On-site parking is available. The candidate will progress along the UPMC Pharmacy Career Ladder; final title and pay rate depend on education and experience, with responsibilities across filling, inventory, compliance, and patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or six months experience.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program acceptable.
• HIPAA/OSHA compliance knowledge required.
• Six months experience as Pharmacy Assistant within UPMC Health System.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV ad mixtures and TPN.
• Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting and stocking.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Medication preparation

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACCEPTED: Accredited pharmacy technician program

Enrollment in undergrad pharmacy program

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

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.
• 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 standingLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:N/A
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran