Travel Pharmacy Tech in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician

Location

Pennsylvania

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including picking up drug orders from nursing stations and delivering medications to the appropriate patient care areas
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding in compliance with USP 795, 797, and 800 standards, including aseptic transfer of medications from ampules and vials into syringes and IV bags
• Maintain accurate records for controlled substances, narcotics sign-out logs, medication administration records, and all pharmacy financial and quality improvement documentation
• Manage drug inventory in accordance with the Drug Formulary, including ordering, receiving, storage, and restocking of unit dose medication boxes and general pharmacy stock
• Assist with accurate billing and crediting of patient medications and participate in semi-annual pharmacy inventory
• Conduct monthly inspections of patient care units and other areas where drugs are dispensed, administered, or stored, and promote a high standard of patient and employee safety

Required Qualifications

• Active Pharmacy Technician licensure or registration as required by the state of Pennsylvania
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with USP 795, 797, and 800 guidelines
• Proficiency in reading, analyzing, compounding, and recording information based on Master Formulation Records
• Demonstrated ability to apply aseptic technique for sterile compounding and IV admixture preparation
• All required training, licensures, CEUs, and in-services must be current

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a hospital or inpatient pharmacy setting
• Familiarity with unit dose dispensing systems and controlled substance management procedures
• Experience participating in pharmacy quality improvement initiatives and inventory management

Why Join Us

• Work within a structured, safety-focused environment that prioritizes both patient care and employee well-being
• Gain hands-on experience in a full-service inpatient pharmacy with exposure to sterile compounding, controlled substance management, and quality improvement processes