Pharmacy Technician - Limited Casual

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a casual Pharmacy Technician. The Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. Services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

The position assists with filling medication orders, preparing oral and injectable medications—including intravenous admixtures and total parenteral nutrition—and distributing medications. It also involves managing controlled-substance records and distribution, retrieving discontinued medications, maintaining required documentation, and complying with applicable laws, regulations, and contracting requirements. The listed responsibilities describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Completion of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• In addition to the 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 an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing.
• PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations.
• 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 appropriate oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and total parenteral nutrition, for the correct patient and administration time, using proper preparation techniques.
• Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and controlled-substance delivery in accordance with department policy and state and federal requirements.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them, issuing credits when necessary, to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Maintain accurate controlled-substance records and ensure controlled substances are stored and dispensed in compliance with federal, state, and department regulations.
• Audit controlled-substance records and distribution processes.
• Maintain required documentation, including eye wash, refrigerator, and perpetual inventory logs.
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, including HIPAA; OSHA regulations; and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED