Pharmacy Technician, Night - 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (7PM-8 PM, 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.

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.

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: N/A • Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran