Pharmacy Technician, Night – 7 On / 7 Off
Description
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.
+ 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 standingLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:N/A
+ Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran