Pharmacy Technician

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for its inpatient pharmacy at the main hospital in Lawrenceville. The Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical care by assisting with sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. Title and rate of pay depend on education and experience. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates in exchange for a two-year work commitment with UPMC.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
In addition to a high school diploma or equivalent, meet at least 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 in good standing.
PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations. Individuals with a Pharmacy Intern license do not need to register with the State of Pennsylvania.
Act 31/33/34/73 clearances, with renewal.

Responsibilities

Assist with filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices; initial and date products as required.
Assist in preparing appropriate oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), for the correct patient and administration time.
Use proper technique when preparing medications.
Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, such as chemotherapy, in the Sterile Product area using proper aseptic technique.
Retrieve discontinued medications and return them, issuing credits if necessary, to the appropriate pharmacy area.
Develop and maintain positive, productive service relationships during medication distribution.
Assist with procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, and visitors, referring drug inquiries to pharmacists.
Ensure safe medication storage, handling, and dispensing in compliance with federal and state regulations.
Maintain accurate patient records, documentation logs, and controlled substance audits.
Manage inventory across stock rooms, automated dispensing systems, crash carts, and emergency boxes.
Assist with training new personnel and students.