Pharmacy Technician

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

8h•$19 - $31

About The Position

Join our team at UPMC Harrisburg as a Pharmacy Technician! Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician seeking an exciting opportunity in a dynamic, supportive healthcare environment? UPMC Harrisburg is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician to support patient care across all age groups. This role is primarily daylight and evening shifts, with hours that may vary based on department needs. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will assist with the preparation, dispensing, charging, and delivery of medications, playing an important role in safe, high-quality care. The Certified Pharmacy Technician role is a valued step in the UPMC Pharmacy Career Ladder. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary range based on individual experience and education. Pharmacy Assistant: $19.41 – $29.15 Pharmacy Technician: $19.74 – $29.67 Certified Pharmacy Technician: $20.45 – $30.68 This position is eligible for a generous Sign-On Bonus! UPMC is excited to offer up to a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus to eligible candidates (with a 2-year work commitment)! UPMC Harrisburg offers a competitive wage, a comprehensive total rewards benefits package, and opportunities to grow your career within a leading healthcare system. Take the next step in your pharmacy career—apply today and become part of our team!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Employment experience required (one of the following is required):
Prior pharmacy technician experience
College Degree (minimally an Associates degree) and previous related healthcare experience
Completion of a formal pharmacy technician certificate course
Completion of one full year of education at a college/university with an accredited school of pharmacy and enrolled in coursework working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 34

Responsibilities

Repackages medications as necessary and completes all required documentation.
Properly labels pre-made IV solutions and admixtures.
Prepares and labels non-sterile compounds and other required products. Performs necessary calculations. Completes all necessary documentation.
Delivers medications to patient care units, and transfers/removes appropriate medications when necessary.
Accurately prepares and labels medications for dispensing or distribution under the supervision of the pharmacist. Initials after filling all orders and ensures a pharmacist review before dispensing.
Understands and complies with handling procedures for controlled substances.
Proactively and continuously answers the telephone, waits on customers, and checks the pneumatic tube station.
Fills and delivers interdepartmental orders. Completes all necessary documentation.
Inspects medications in assigned areas (i.e. Pharmacy, patient care units, procedural areas, and off-site areas). Removes expired or recalled medications and completes documentation.
Demonstrates an understanding and ability to use current equipment, including pneumatic tube, fax machines, printers, computers, automated dispensing cabinets, telephones, etc.
Fills and replaces medications to automated dispensing cabinets.
Completes all necessary documentation including medication credits, charge forms and various logs according to departmental procedures.
Maintains Pharmacy in a clean, orderly and safe manner by restocking shelves, cleaning workstations, returning medications to stock, etc.
Promotes Mission, Vision and Values of UPMC Pinnacle.
Participates in Performance Improvement as it relates to the department.
Travels among UPMC Pinnacle facilities when mutually agreed upon to complete assigned Pharmacy activities.
Daily contact with Nursing department personnel, other departmental hospital personnel, physicians, and other UPMC Pinnacle employees.