Pharmacy Technician - Limited Casual - Evenings

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the pharmacy team at UPMC Presbyterian Campus as an inpatient pharmacy technician supporting care in inpatient and Operating Room settings. Work with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to help ensure high standards of patient care. The role supports the preparation, filling, and distribution of medications and is scheduled for evening shifts every third weekend.

The technician assists with medication orders and prepares oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and total parenteral nutrition (TPN), using proper techniques and ensuring medications are prepared for the correct patient and administration time. The role also distributes medications, retrieves discontinued medications, maintains controlled-substance records, and completes required logs and documentation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and department policies.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one qualifying pharmacy education or experience pathway. State registration and other clearances depend on location and duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• In addition to the high school diploma or equivalent, one of the following is required: 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 Pennsylvania locations; registration requirements depend on the state of employment.
• NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or PA Pharmacy Technician registration, as applicable.
• Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting, and stocking practices.
• Assist in preparing oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and TPN, for the correct patient and administration time, using proper technique.
• Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and controlled substances, in accordance with department policy and state and federal requirements.
• Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area, processing credits when necessary.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and skill in controlled-substance records and distribution.
• Audit and maintain accurate controlled-substance records and ensure 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, including HIPAA, OSHA regulations, and PBM contracting requirements such as FWA and CMS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED