Pharmacy Technician, Night – 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work 7 shifts on during the night shift (7PM/8 PM -06:30 AM), and 7 shifts off. The 7-day stretch starts and ends on Thursday. Holidays are worked if they fall during the scheduled work week. You will have two weekends off per month. On-site parking available.



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."



Filling:





- 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.





General:





- 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.





Distribution:





- Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
- Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.

- Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.





Investigational:





- Assist with investigational and study drugs’ procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.






Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:





- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:

- Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program
- Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience
- Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System
- Enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standing





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- Act 34





UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran