Pharmacy Technician, Intermediate

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UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Pharmacy Technician Intermediate to support our Inpatient Pharmacy team.

This is a variable shift position, with the potential for occasional overnight coverage based on departmental needs. Shifts are primarily 8 hours, with flexibility across weekdays, rotating weekends, and scheduled holidays throughout the year. We are open to hiring at multiple levels on the career ladder and encourage candidates of varying experience levels to apply. This role is ideal for someone looking for variety in their schedule while gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic hospital setting.

As part of a collaborative pharmacy team, you’ll play an important role in supporting patient care across multiple service lines and will have the opportunity to grow your skills in an inpatient environment.

If you’re a motivated technician who enjoys flexibility, teamwork, and development opportunities, apply today to join UPMC St. Margaret!

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."

Responsibilities:

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.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.

Completion of high school diploma or equivalent OR Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program and
Two years of Pharmacy Technician experience.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locationsIf an individual has a Pharmacy Intern license, they do not need to register with the State of PARxPartners specific BU criteria may also include Driver?s License and Automotive insurance
PA Pharmacy Tech Registration

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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