Certified Pharmacy Tech at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

30.68

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Preparation, Dispensing, Charging, Medication Delivery, Performance Improvement, Documentation, Controlled Substance Records, Automated Dispensing Cabinets, Non-Sterile Compounding, Sterile IV Admixtures, Aseptic Technique, Customer Service, Pneumatic Tube Systems, Staff Training, PTCB Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Full-Time Pharmacy Technician | UPMC Community Osteopathic Join UPMC Community Osteopathic as a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician and make a real difference in patient care. We’re seeking dedicated, motivated individuals to join our dynamic and supportive pharmacy team. Under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist, you will assist with the preparation, dispensing, charging, and delivery of medications for patients of all ages. This full-time position offers daylight and evening rotating shifts, competitive pay, and a generous total rewards package. Work under the guidance of our pharmacists and help ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care. The Certified Pharmacy Technician is a valued step in UPMC Pharmacy Career Ladder: Pharmacy Technician: $19.74 – $29.67/hour Certified Pharmacy Technician: $20.45 – $30.68/hour *Job title and pay are based on experience and education. Take the next step in your pharmacy career—apply today and join the UPMC Community Osteopathic team! Responsibilities: Collaborate daily with nursing staff, physicians, and hospital personnel across UPMC Pinnacle. Travel between UPMC Pinnacle facilities (as mutually agreed) to support pharmacy operations. Support departmental Performance Improvement initiatives and promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of UPMC Pinnacle. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized pharmacy (restocking, cleaning workstations, returning medications to stock). Complete required documentation, including medication credits, charge forms, logs, and controlled substance records. Fill, inspect, and restock medications in automated dispensing cabinets; remove expired or recalled medications. Prepare, label, repackage, and distribute medications (including non-sterile compounds and sterile IV admixtures) under pharmacist supervision. Assist with specialty and sterile product preparation (e.g., chemotherapy, epidurals) once trained, using proper aseptic technique. Deliver medications to patient care areas and process interdepartmental orders accurately and efficiently. Provide customer service support by answering phones, monitoring pneumatic tube systems, and assisting with training of staff and students. High school diploma or equivalent. Employment experience required:- Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) obtained and maintained including required continuing education credits. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include assisting with the preparation, dispensing, charging, and delivery of medications under pharmacist supervision, while collaborating daily with nursing staff and hospital personnel across UPMC Pinnacle facilities. Technicians will also maintain pharmacy organization, manage documentation, and handle medication restocking and filling of automated dispensing cabinets.