• Certified Pharmacy Tech

    UPMC (Harrisburg, PA)


    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: ($19.41 - $29.15)

    * Pharmacy Technician: ($19.74 - $29.67)

    * Certified Pharmacy Technician: ($20.45 - $30.68)

    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