Join Our Healthcare Team at UPMC Shadyside Campus!

Are you a pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity? Join our team at UPMC Shadyside Campus! Individuals in the Pharmacy Technician, Associate position are cross-trained to work in multiple department areas. Core Responsibilities include operating pharmacy automation as part of drug dispensing/distribution, drug delivery, compounding and preparation of sterile and no-sterile medications, completion of medication history/reconciliation, and supporting the pharmacists through triage, filling, handling/delivering of medications. This part-time position will work rotating daylight and evening shifts, as well as every third weekend. 

Take the next step in your pharmacy career with UPMC. Apply now and join a team that values your development and success!

Sign-on bonus details:

$2,500 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.