Pharmacy Technician | Western Psychiatric Hospital

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports the Meds to Beds program at Western Psychiatric Hospital, helping coordinate medication transitions for patients being discharged from the hospital. The role works collaboratively with nurses, prescribers, case managers, social workers, and pharmacists. The schedule is Monday through Friday during daylight hours.

The technician assists with medication filling and preparation, distribution, investigational drug handling, inventory management, controlled-substance recordkeeping, and general pharmacy operations. The position also supports safe medication storage, patient-record maintenance, staff training, and compliance with applicable regulations and system-wide competencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet one of the following: completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program; six months of previous pharmacy technician experience; six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System; or enrollment in a college program and good academic standing.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration for Pennsylvania locations.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC).
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
• Act 33 clearance, with renewal.
• Act 34 clearance, with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.
• Attach a copy of transcripts showing the highest degree level for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders and preparing oral and injectable medications, including hazardous drugs.
• Distribute medications, retrieve discontinued medications, and maintain service relationships.
• Handle procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational drugs.
• Communicate with hospital personnel and ensure medications are stored safely.
• Maintain a clean work environment and use computer skills to maintain patient records.
• Comply with applicable regulations.
• Manage inventory and update automated stations.
• Assist in training.
• Maintain and audit controlled-substance records to ensure compliance.
• Perform other assigned duties and adhere to system-wide competencies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career ladder for pharmacy technician career growth
• Generous benefits package
• $5,000 sign-on bonus for a two-year work commitment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED