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:
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Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using aseptic technique.
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Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN, for correct patients.
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Fill medication orders with proper labeling, counting, and stocking.
General:
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Maintain inventory levels in pharmacy stock rooms, medication carousels, and dispensing machines.
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Ensure proper hand hygiene in pharmacy and units.
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Finalize sales and follow cash handling procedures.
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Store medications securely per regulations.
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Train pharmacy personnel and students.
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Comply with Federal and State laws (HIPAA, OSHA, etc.).
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Participate in quality improvement activities.
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Provide and receive information to/from hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
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Maintain patient information, records, and pharmacy computer systems.
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Keep documentation (eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, etc.).
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Audit and maintain controlled substance records.
Distribution:
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Retrieve and return discontinued medications.
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Distribute medications, including cassettes, emergency carts, and controlled substances.
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Develop positive service relationships during medication distribution.
Investigational:
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Assist with investigational and study drugs’ procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.
