Pharmacy Technician - UPMC Presbyterian
About The Position
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring an inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, filling, and distribution in inpatient and Operating Room settings. The technician works with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support high standards of patient care and the timely, safe delivery of medications. The role is scheduled for a daylight shift from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a rotating fourth-weekend requirement. UPMC describes opportunities for career advancement, continuous training, and ongoing education, and offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment to UPMC.
Requirements
- 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 good standing in an undergraduate pharmacy program.
- PA State Board of Pharmacy registration is required for all Pennsylvania locations.
- Registration requirements depend on the state where the employee works.
- A Pharmacy Intern license holder does not need to register with the State of Pennsylvania.
- Act 34 clearance.
Nice To Haves
- No preferred qualifications explicitly identified.
Responsibilities
- Assist with 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 (TPN), for the correct patient and administration time, using proper technique.
- Participate in distributing medications, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and controlled substances, according to department policy and state and federal requirements.
- Retrieve discontinued medications and return them, and issue credits when necessary, to the appropriate pharmacy area.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and skill in controlled-substance records and distribution.
- Audit and maintain accurate controlled-substance records, ensuring drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and department regulations.
- Maintain required documentation, including eyewash, refrigerator, and perpetual inventory logs.
- Comply with federal and state laws such as HIPAA, regulations such as OSHA, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.
Benefits
- $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year commitment to UPMC.
- Career advancement opportunities, continuous training, and ongoing education.
- Collaborative, team-focused work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
