Pharmacy Technician
UPMC
UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy.
Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking motivated individuals to join our night program team. As a Night Shift Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation and distribution of medications. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (7:00 PM or 8:00 PM to 6:30 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 is available.
Sign-On Bonus:
We’re excited to offer a sign-on bonus to qualified candidates:
+ up to $5,000 for candidates with 1+ years of experience
+ Bonus amounts are subject to a 2-year work commitment.
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.
**Responsibilities:**
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.
+ 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:** Pharmacy Technician Certification requiredIf working in a New York facility, must also be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
+ Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
+ Act 34
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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