Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
2 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
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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