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Full-Time Pharmacy Technician, Senior | UPMC Hamot
Join UPMC Hamot's pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician, Senior and play a vital role in supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality medication use processes. In this advanced technician role, you will contribute to daily pharmacy operations, medication distribution, and medication safety initiatives while collaborating with pharmacists and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Primarily day shift schedule with evening coverage as needed
Weekend and holiday rotation required (approximately four weekends per eight-week schedule block and three holidays per year)
Flexibility required to support operational needs
Preferred Qualifications
Three years of pharmacy technician experience required
PTCB Certification required
Acute care or hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Pennsylvania State Pharmacy Technician registration preferred
Experience with automated dispensing systems (e.g., Omnicell) preferred
Knowledge of medication safety practices, inventory management, and regulatory requirements
Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
What We Offer
Supportive and team-oriented work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Involvement in medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
Exposure to advanced pharmacy technology and automation systems
Strong leadership support and engagement
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Eligible candidates may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a two-year work commitment.
The Senior Pharmacy Technician demonstrates proficiency in complex pharmacy functions, including IV admixture preparation, cytotoxic and TPN compounding, medication distribution, and pharmacy information system utilization. Additional responsibilities may include specialized functions such as controlled substance management, RobotRX operation, operating room pharmacy support, and medication packaging activities. All services are performed in compliance with Department of Health, State Board of Pharmacy, and The Joint Commission standards.
Title and compensation will be determined based on education and experience.
Responsibilities:
Filling
Assist in filling medication orders through correct labeling, counting and stocking practices. Initial and date products as required.
Possesses the ability to work and instruct in the Sterile Product area preparing TPN (Total Parentral Nutrition) solutions with a high level of skill and expertise.
Demonstrates understanding of the calculations involved in nutritional solution preparation.
Consistently has the ability to work and instruct in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g. chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique with a high level of skill and expertise.
Distribution
Participate in the distribution of medication including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements
Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return (and credit if necessary) them to the appropriate pharmacy area.
Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during medication distribution process.
Investigational
Assist in the procurement, accountability, storage, preparation and distribution of investigational and study drugs.
General
Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and the distribution process for controlled substances.
Assist in training other Pharmacy Technicians in determining their ability to function in ALL areas of the Pharmacy department.
Provide and received information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients and visitors.
Refer all drug information questions to Staff Pharmacists.
Ensure that all medications in all areas have been safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.
Assure that all such drugs are stored and dispensed in compliance with Federal, State, and Department Regulations
Develop and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
Use computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
Maintain all pertinent documentation as required. This may include eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs etc.
Maintain all patient information and records.
Maintain the pharmacy computer system as required.
Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on daily basis in applicable areas such pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
Maintain and update automated med stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
Participate in departmental quality improvement activities in order to continually improve and evaluate pharmaceutical care as reflected by operational and patient care indicators.
Provide direction and leadership for ALL technical aspects associated with medication preparation in the pharmacy department.
Assist in coordinating daily activities, organizing duties and responsibilities, and developing the workflow of the technical staff to maximize productivity in MULTIPLE areas.
Demonstrate competency in performing high skill level activities in MULTIPLE areas such as sterile products/IV admixtures, controlled substances, robot operation, packaging operations, and operating room.
Prepare reports as required to support pharmacy activities.
Perform and document regular cleaning and maintenance activities of ALL areas.
Perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Demonstrate a service orientation toward patients, staff and visitors.
Conveys a positive, professional image at all times.
Demonstrate a high level of knowledge understanding the laws associated with the purchasing and distribution of controlled substances.
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 Three years of previous pharmacy technician experience
Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Pharmacy Technician Certification required
PA State Board of Pharmacy Registration required for all PA locations
If working in a New York facility, must also be registered with the New York State Board of Pharmacy
If 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
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
PA Pharmacy Tech Registration
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- Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
