Pharmacy Technician - UPMC Presbyterian

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian Campus in Pittsburgh is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists, nurses, and other clinicians in inpatient and operating room settings.

You will fill orders, prepare oral and injectable medications, participate in distribution, maintain controlled-substance records, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and PBM requirements while advancing patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
• Six months of pharmacy technician experience.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders with correct labeling, counting, and stocking.
• Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for the correct patient.
• Distribute medications, manage cassettes, carts, and controlled substances per policy.
• Maintain accurate controlled substances records and comply with Federal, State, and Department regulations.

Skills

Accuracy

Controlled substances handling

HIPAA compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician program

6 months experience

UPMC Health System experience as Pharmacy Assistant

Enrollment in undergraduate pharmacy program

Tools

CPhT certification

NYS/PA registration

Job description

Join Our Healthcare Team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus!

Are you a pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity? Join our team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus! As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you'll work with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care in both inpatient and Operating Room (OR) settings.

Pharmacy technicians are integral to our operations, providing critical support in the preparation, filling, and distribution of medications. Your expertise will ensure the seamless functioning of our services and the delivery of exceptional patient care. We value teamwork and innovation, and we are committed to fostering an environment where your contributions can drive continuous improvement and excellence in patient care.

Why UPMC Presbyterian?

• Career Growth: We offer opportunities for career advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education.

• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, team-focused environment.

• Innovative Excellence: Join a top academic medical center dedicated to healthcare innovation, research, and education.

• Impactful Work: Help ensure patients receive timely and safe medications, aiding their health and recovery.

Sign-on bonus details:

• $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC

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 locationsNon-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 PARxPartners specific BU criteria require 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