Senior Pharmacy Technician: Sterile Expert (Full-Time)

UPMC Senior Communities; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Job summary

UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Senior to join our team. The position includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and involves assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications for patients in a fast-paced environment.

Filling medication orders, sterile product preparation, cytotoxic and hazardous drug handling, and responsible distribution are key duties. You will also train other technicians and maintain accurate controlled-substance records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited technician program; 3 years of previous pharmacy technician experience.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy registration required for PA locations.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders with correct labeling, counting and stocking; initial and date products.
• Prepare sterile products and TPN solutions with aseptic technique.
• Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) with proper aseptic technique.
• Distribute medications including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances per policy and state/federal requirements.
• Maintain accurate controlled substance records and supervise distribution processes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

UPMC Harrisburg is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician Senior to join our team. The position includes rotating daylight and evening shifts and involves assisting with the preparation and delivery of medications for patients in a fast-paced environment.

Filling medication orders, sterile product preparation, cytotoxic and hazardous drug handling, and responsible distribution are key duties. You will also train other technicians and maintain accurate controlled-substance records.