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The Pharmacy Technician, Associate provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UPMC Health System by assisting with the sterile and nonsterile medication preparation, medication filling, and medication distribution. The Pharmacy Technician, Associate services are provided in compliance with Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Title and rate of pay will be determined based on education and experience.

UPMC is offering a $5000 sign on bonus for this role

Responsibilities:

+ Assist with medication orders, labeling, counting, and stocking.

+ Prepare oral and injectable medications, including IV admixtures and TPN.

+ Prepare cytotoxic and hazardous drugs using aseptic technique.

+ Distribute medications, including cassettes and emergency carts.

+ Retrieve and return discontinued medications.

+ Assist with investigational drug procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution.

+ Ensure safe medication storage.

+ Practice hand hygiene.

+ Maintain documentation (e.g., logs).

+ Finalize sales and follow cash handling policies.

+ Comply with laws and regulations.

+ Maintain inventory levels.

+ Update automated med stations and emergency boxes.

+ Train pharmacy personnel and students.

+ Maintain controlled substance records.

+ Participate in quality improvement activities.

+ Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required AND one of the following:

+ Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program

+ Six months of previous pharmacy technician experience

+ Six months experience as a Pharmacy Assistant within the UPMC Health System

+ Enrollment in a college program and in good standing

+ Completion of high school diploma or equivalent required. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Act 31 /33 / 34 / 73 renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran