Certified Pharmacy Tech at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

29.64

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Customer Service, Medication Preparation, Documentation, Training, Pharmacy Operations, Controlled Substances Handling, Sterile Compounding, Aseptic Technique, Medication Delivery, Pharmacy Equipment Operation, Inventory Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Safety Practices

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team as a Certified Pharmacy Technician! Are you a dedicated pharmacy technician looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment? We are seeking motivated individuals to join our team. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient preparation and distribution of medications. Shifts will primarily be during daylight/evening hours. The hours are subject to change based on the business needs of the department. UPMC Harrisburg offers a competitive wage, and a generous total reward benefit package. The Certified Pharmacy Technician is a valued step in UPMC Pharmacy Career Ladder. *Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education* · Pharmacy Assistant: ($18.49 – $27.76) · Pharmacy Technician: ($18.89 – $28.39) · Certified Pharmacy Technician: ($19.76 – $29.64) Responsibilities: Communicates daily with nursing staff, physicians, and other UPMC personnel. Travels between facilities as needed to support pharmacy operations. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment. Completes required documentation (e.g., medication credits, charge forms, logs). Assists in training staff and pharmacy students. Restocks and manages automated dispensing cabinets. Operates pharmacy equipment (e.g., pneumatic tube, fax, printers, computers). Inspects and removes expired/recalled medications from all assigned areas. Fills, delivers, and documents interdepartmental medication orders. Provides customer service via phone, in-person, and pneumatic tube system. Handles controlled substances per protocol. Repackages medications and prepares non-sterile compounds with documentation. Prepares sterile products (e.g., IV admixtures, chemotherapy) using aseptic technique. Labels and delivers medications, ensuring pharmacist review before dispensing 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

The Certified Pharmacy Technician ensures the safe and efficient preparation and distribution of medications while communicating with nursing staff and physicians. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean pharmacy environment, training staff, and managing medication orders.