Pharmacy Technician, Senior

UPMC•York, PA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Memorial is seeking a full-time senior pharmacy technician to assist with the preparation and delivery of medications in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position includes rotating daylight and evening shifts. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The technician performs and provides direction for technical pharmacy work, including sterile product preparation, medication distribution, investigational drug support, controlled-substance handling, inventory management, documentation, and maintenance of pharmacy areas and systems. The role also supports staff training, workflow coordination, and departmental quality improvement. A high level of accuracy, attention to detail, service orientation, and professionalism is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
Three years of previous pharmacy technician experience.
Pharmacy Technician Certification.
PA State Board of Pharmacy registration for Pennsylvania locations, subject to the stated exceptions and state-specific registration requirements.
For work at a New York facility, registration with the New York State Board of Pharmacy is required.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
NY Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or PA Pharmacy Technician Registration.
Act 34 clearance.
For the specified RxPartners business-unit criteria, a driver’s license and automobile insurance are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with filling medication orders through accurate labeling, counting, and stocking; initial and date products as required.
Work in and instruct others in sterile product preparation, including TPN solutions and cytotoxic or hazardous drugs, using appropriate aseptic technique and calculations.
Participate in medication distribution, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and controlled-substance delivery in accordance with department policy and applicable requirements.
Retrieve discontinued medications and return them to the appropriate pharmacy area, issuing credit when necessary.
Develop and maintain positive service relationships during medication distribution.
Assist with procurement, accountability, storage, preparation, and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
Maintain accurate controlled-substance records and distribution processes; ensure medications are stored and dispensed in compliance with applicable regulations.
Assist in training pharmacy technicians and assess their ability to work in all pharmacy areas.
Communicate information to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors; refer drug information questions to staff pharmacists.
Maintain clean, organized, adequately stocked work areas and perform and document regular cleaning and maintenance.
Use and maintain pharmacy computer systems and patient information and records; maintain required documentation and logs.
Procure and maintain inventory in applicable areas, including medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
Maintain and update automated medication stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
Participate in departmental quality-improvement activities.
Provide technical direction and leadership for medication preparation; assist in coordinating daily activities, assignments, and technical staff workflow across multiple areas.
Demonstrate competency in high-skill activities across multiple areas, such as sterile products and IV admixtures, controlled substances, robot operation, packaging operations, and the operating room.
Prepare reports as required to support pharmacy activities.
Perform assigned duties accurately and demonstrate a service orientation and professional image toward patients, staff, and visitors.
Demonstrate knowledge of laws related to purchasing and distributing controlled substances.