Pharmacy Technician - UPMC Presbyterian

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian Campus is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in inpatient and OR settings. The role focuses on filling medications, distribution, and maintaining accurate controlled substance records to ensure safe patient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a pharmacy technician program or related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program OR six months of pharmacy technician experience OR six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within UPMC Health System.
• Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing qualifies.

Responsibilities

• Filling: assist in labeling, counting, stocking and preparing medications for administration.
• Distribution: participate in medication distribution including cassettes and carts, and return discontinued meds.
• General: maintain accurate controlled substances records and comply with relevant laws and regulations.

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.

This position will work a daylight 7:30am-4pm shift, including a rotating 4th weekend requirement.

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 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 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