Pharmacy Technician, Night - 7 On / 7 Off

Pharmacy TechnicianUPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Night Shift Pharmacy Technician to support our Inpatient Pharmacy. This position will work seven shifts on during the night shift (7PM/8 PM - 6:30 AM), and seven shifts off. The seven-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.FillingPrepare 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.GeneralMaintain 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.DistributionRetrieve and return discontinued medications.Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.InvestigationalAssist 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 programSix months of previous pharmacy technician experienceSix months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health SystemEnrollment in an undergraduate pharmacy program and in good standingAct 34UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran UPMC