Pharmacy Technician, Night – 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Holidays off if they fall during the scheduled work week

Job summary

A healthcare organization is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support the Inpatient Pharmacy. This position involves preparing medications, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and managing inventory. Candidates must have experience with cytotoxic drugs and medication preparation. The role offers a structured schedule of 7 shifts on and 7 shifts off, providing valuable experience in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs.
• Experience with oral and injectable medications is required.
• Ability to maintain inventory and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications using aseptic technique for correct patients.
• Maintain inventory levels and ensure proper hand hygiene.
• Train pharmacy personnel and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

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.