Pharmacy Technician - 7-on/7-off Night Shift
About The Position
UPMC Presbyterian Campus is hiring an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in inpatient and Operating Room settings. The role supports medication preparation, filling, and distribution to help ensure timely, safe patient care. The position follows a seven-days-on/seven-days-off schedule starting Wednesday: Wednesday through Saturday, 9 p.m. to 7 a.m.; Sunday through Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.; followed by seven days off. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a two-year commitment to UPMC. The technician assists with medication orders, including oral and injectable medications, intravenous admixtures, and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and helps distribute medications and manage controlled substances. The role also includes maintaining required records and documentation and complying with applicable laws, regulations, and contracting requirements.
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 an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing.
- PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for Pennsylvania locations.
- New York facility technicians performing sterile compounding must hold certification from a nationally accredited pharmacy technician certification program (CPhT) and be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy.
- NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or PA Pharmacy Tech Registration, as applicable.
- Act 34 clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
- Assist in preparing the proper oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and TPN, for the correct patient and appropriate administration time, using proper preparation techniques.
- Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and delivery of controlled substances in accordance with department policy and state and federal requirements.
- Retrieve discontinued medications and return them, with credits if necessary, to the appropriate pharmacy area.
- Maintain accurate controlled-substance records and support controlled-substance distribution.
- Audit and maintain controlled-substance records and ensure drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with federal, state, and department regulations.
- Maintain required documentation, including eye wash, refrigerator, and perpetual inventory logs.
- Comply with applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA; regulations such as OSHA; and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities, continuous training, and ongoing education.
- Supportive, team-focused collaborative environment.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment to UPMC.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
