Pharmacy Technician

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a pharmacy technician ready to make a real impact every day? We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our Pharmacy team at UPMC St. Margaret! In this role, you will be a vital part of patient care, supporting pharmacists and clinical teams through the safe, accurate, and timely preparation and distribution of medications. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, love learning new skills, and want to work with a team that truly makes a difference, this is the opportunity for you. The Pharmacy Technician is a valued step in UPMC pharmacy Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Requirements

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required
Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program OR Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience OR Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System OR Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing
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Nice To Haves

Non-licensed Pharmacy Technicians, working in a New York facility are not permitted to perform Sterile Compounding.

Responsibilities

Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using aseptic technique.
Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for correct patients.
Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms, medication carousels, and dispensing machines.
Ensure proper hand hygiene in pharmacy and units.
Finalize sales and follow cash handling procedures.
Store medications securely per regulations.
Train pharmacy personnel and students.
Comply with Federal and State laws (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
Participate in quality improvement activities.
Provide and receive information to/from hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
Maintain patient information, records, and pharmacy computer systems.
Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, etc.).
Audit and maintain controlled substance records.
Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.
Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.
Assist with investigational and study drugs’ procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.