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Pharmacy Technician, Night – 7 On / 7 Off

UPMC

#HIPAA #Inventory Control #OSHA #Pharmacy Technician #Night Shift #Hazardous Drugs #Controlled Substances #Aseptic Technique #Medication Orders

Quick overview

The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs, oral and injectable medications including IV admixtures and TPN, and filling medication orders with proper labeling and stocking. General duties include maintaining inventory, ensuring proper hand hygiene, storing medications securely, and participating in quality improvement activities.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus 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 UPMC, or enrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program in good standing. The role involves working a night shift schedule of 7 days on followed by 7 days off.

high schoolInventory ManagementRegulatory ComplianceOSHACash HandlingQuality ImprovementAseptic TechniqueMedication DispensingHIPAAIV AdmixturesHand HygieneComputer Systems MaintenanceTPN PreparationInvestigational Drug HandlingControlled Substance Auditing

Job 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 standing

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: N/A

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran