Pharmacy Technician - 7on/7off Overnight

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Pharmacy Team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus! Are you a certified pharmacy technician looking for a new opportunity? Join our team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus! As an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, you'll work with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high standards of patient care in both inpatient and Operating Room (OR) settings. This position will work a 7-day on/7-day off schedule with overnight shifts. Why UPMC Presbyterian? Career Growth: We offer opportunities for career advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education. Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive, team-focused environment. Innovative Excellence: Join a top academic medical center dedicated to healthcare innovation, research, and education. Impactful Work: Help ensure patients receive timely and safe medications, aiding their health and recovery. 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: $5,000 with a 2-year commitment to UPMC

Requirements

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following: Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program OR Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience OR Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System OR Enrollment in a college program and in good standing
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Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.